Tour de France 1962
Stage 1
Nancy → Spa
Stage Result
Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour de France, held on June 24, 1962, covered 253.0 km from Nancy to Spa. Rudi Altig won the stage. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The stage was completed at an average speed of 38.3 km/h. At 253.0 km, this was the longest stage of the 1962 edition.
Nancy → Spa
Stage 1 | Nancy - Spa
Stage Winner
Rudi Altig
Yellow Jersey
Rudi Altig
Avg Speed
38.3 km/h
Startlist Quality
1,716
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Rudi Altig
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig won Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 253.0 km from Nancy to Spa.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1962 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1962 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Nancy to Spa, a distance of 253.0 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1962 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 38.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.