Tour de France 1966
Stage 5
Dieppe → Caen
Race Report
Stage 5 of the 1966 Tour de France, held on June 24, 1966, covered 205.0 km from Dieppe to Caen. Franco Bitossi won the stage. Classified as a hilly stage with a flat finish. The riders faced 1,321 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 34.3 km/h.
Dieppe → Caen
Stage 4 | Dunkirk - Dieppe
Stage Winner
Franco Bitossi
Yellow Jersey
Rudi Altig
Avg Speed
34.3 km/h
Elevation
1,321 m
Difficulty
18
Startlist Quality
1,403
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 5 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Franco Bitossi won Stage 5 of the 1966 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 5 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 5 covered 205.0 km from Dieppe to Caen. The total elevation gain was 1,321 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 5 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 5 of the 1966 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 5 in the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 5 ran from Dieppe to Caen, a distance of 205.0 km. It was classified as a hills flat finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 5 in the 1966 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 5 was 34.3 km/h. The stage profile was classified as hills flat finish.