Tour de France 1961
Stage 1
Versailles → Versailles
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1961 Tour de France, held on June 25, 1961, covered 136.5 km from Versailles to Versailles. Jacques Anquetil won the stage. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The riders faced 1,638 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 41.9 km/h, which was 4.8 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.2 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race.
Versailles → Versailles
Stage 1a | Rouen - Versailles
Stage Winner
Jacques Anquetil
Yellow Jersey
Jacques Anquetil
Avg Speed
41.9 km/h
Elevation
1,638 m
Difficulty
42
Startlist Quality
1,190
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Jacques Anquetil
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1961 Tour de France?
Jacques Anquetil won Stage 1 of the 1961 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1961 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 136.5 km from Versailles to Versailles. The total elevation gain was 1,638 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1961 Tour de France?
Jacques Anquetil wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1961 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1961 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Versailles to Versailles, a distance of 136.5 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1961 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 41.9 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.