Tour de France 1959
Stage 5
Rouen → Rennes
Stage Result
Stage 5 of the 1959 Tour de France, held on June 29, 1959, covered 286.0 km from Rouen to Rennes. Jean Graczyk won the stage. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The stage was completed at an average speed of 35.3 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 286.0 km.
Rouen → Rennes
Stage 5 | Rouen - Rennes
Stage Winner
Jean Graczyk
Yellow Jersey
Robert Cazala
Avg Speed
35.3 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,236
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Robert Cazala
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 5 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Jean Graczyk won Stage 5 of the 1959 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 5 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Stage 5 covered 286.0 km from Rouen to Rennes.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 5 of the 1959 Tour de France?
Robert Cazala wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 5 of the 1959 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 5 in the 1959 Tour de France?
Stage 5 ran from Rouen to Rennes, a distance of 286.0 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 5 in the 1959 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 5 was 35.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.