Tour de France 1963
Stage 1
Paris → Épernay
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1963 Tour de France, held on June 23, 1963, covered 152.0 km from Paris to Épernay. Eddy Pauwels won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,461 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 43.4 km/h, which was 6.5 km/h faster than the edition average of 36.9 km/h, ranking as the 3rd fastest stage of the race.
Paris → Épernay
Stage 1 | Paris - Épernay
Stage Winner
Eddy Pauwels
Yellow Jersey
Eddy Pauwels
Avg Speed
43.4 km/h
Elevation
1,461 m
Difficulty
35
Startlist Quality
1,590
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Eddy Pauwels
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1963 Tour de France?
Eddy Pauwels won Stage 1 of the 1963 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1963 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 152.0 km from Paris to Épernay. The total elevation gain was 1,461 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1963 Tour de France?
Eddy Pauwels wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1963 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1963 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Paris to Épernay, a distance of 152.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1963 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 43.4 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.