Tour de France 1966
Stage 6
Caen → Angers
Race Report
Stage 6 of the 1966 Tour de France, held on June 25, 1966, covered 178.0 km from Caen to Angers. Edward Sels won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,676 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 36.1 km/h.
Caen → Angers
Stage 5 | Dieppe - Caen
Stage Winner
Edward Sels
Yellow Jersey
Rudi Altig
Avg Speed
36.1 km/h
Elevation
1,676 m
Difficulty
39
Startlist Quality
1,403
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 6 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Edward Sels won Stage 6 of the 1966 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 6 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 6 covered 178.0 km from Caen to Angers. The total elevation gain was 1,676 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 6 of the 1966 Tour de France?
Rudi Altig wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 6 of the 1966 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 6 in the 1966 Tour de France?
Stage 6 ran from Caen to Angers, a distance of 178.0 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 6 in the 1966 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 6 was 36.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.