Tour de France 1970
Stage 20
Bordeaux → Bordeaux
Race Report
Stage 20 of the 1970 Tour de France, held on July 11, 1970, covered 144.5 km from Bordeaux to Bordeaux. Eddy Merckx won the stage. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,113 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 37.1 km/h.
Bordeaux → Bordeaux
Stage 15 | Carpentras - Montpellier
Stage Winner
Eddy Merckx
Yellow Jersey
Eddy Merckx
Avg Speed
37.1 km/h
Elevation
1,113 m
Difficulty
11
Startlist Quality
1,457
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Eddy Merckx
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 20 of the 1970 Tour de France?
Eddy Merckx won Stage 20 of the 1970 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 20 of the 1970 Tour de France?
Stage 20 covered 144.5 km from Bordeaux to Bordeaux. The total elevation gain was 1,113 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 20 of the 1970 Tour de France?
Eddy Merckx wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 20 of the 1970 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 20 in the 1970 Tour de France?
Stage 20 ran from Bordeaux to Bordeaux, a distance of 144.5 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 20 in the 1970 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 20 was 37.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.