Tour de France 1956
Stage 4
Rouen → Caen
Stage Result
Stage 4 of the 1956 Tour de France, held on July 8, 1956, covered 15.1 km from Rouen to Caen. Roger Hassenforder won the stage via time trial. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 40.6 km/h, which was 2.7 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.9 km/h. At 15.1 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Rouen → Caen
Stage 4a (ITT) | Rouen - Circuit des Essarts
Stage Winner
Roger Hassenforder
Yellow Jersey
Gilbert Desmet
Avg Speed
40.6 km/h
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,378
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Gilbert Desmet
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 4 of the 1956 Tour de France?
Roger Hassenforder won Stage 4 of the 1956 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 4 of the 1956 Tour de France?
Stage 4 covered 15.1 km from Rouen to Caen.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 4 of the 1956 Tour de France?
Gilbert Desmet wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 4 of the 1956 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 4 in the 1956 Tour de France?
Stage 4 ran from Rouen to Caen, a distance of 15.1 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 4 in the 1956 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 4 was 40.6 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.