Tour de France 1959
Stage 3
Namur → Roubaix
Stage Result
Stage 3 of the 1959 Tour de France, held on June 27, 1959, covered 217.0 km from Namur to Roubaix. Robert Cazala won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The stage was completed at an average speed of 35.1 km/h.
Namur → Roubaix
Stage 3 | Namur - Roubaix
Stage Winner
Robert Cazala
Yellow Jersey
Robert Cazala
Avg Speed
35.1 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,236
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Robert Cazala
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Nearby Stages
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André Darrigade
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Vito Favero
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Rouen → Rennes
286 km
Jean Graczyk
Blain → Nantes
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Roger Riviere
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 3 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Robert Cazala won Stage 3 of the 1959 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 3 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Stage 3 covered 217.0 km from Namur to Roubaix.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 3 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Robert Cazala wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 3 of the 1959 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1959 Tour de France?
Stage 3 ran from Namur to Roubaix, a distance of 217.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1959 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 35.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.