Tour de France 1966
Stage 1
Nancy → Charleville-Mézières
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1966 Tour de France, held on June 21, 1966, covered 209.0 km from Nancy to Charleville-Mézières. Rudi Altig won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,800 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 42.8 km/h, which was 7.2 km/h faster than the edition average of 35.6 km/h, ranking as the 2nd fastest stage of the race.
Nancy → Charleville-Mézières
Stage 1 | Nancy - Charleville
Stage Winner
Rudi Altig
Yellow Jersey
Rudi Altig
Avg Speed
42.8 km/h
Elevation
1,800 m
Difficulty
27
Startlist Quality
1,403
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig won Stage 1 of the 1966 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 209.0 km from Nancy to Charleville-Mézières. The total elevation gain was 1,800 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1966 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Nancy to Charleville-Mézières, a distance of 209.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1966 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 42.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.