Tour de France 1975
Stage 1
Molenbeek → Roubaix
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1975 Tour de France, held on June 26, 1975, covered 6.3 km from Molenbeek to Roubaix. Rik Van Linden won the stage via time trial. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 88 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 42.5 km/h, which was 4.9 km/h faster than the edition average of 37.7 km/h. At 6.3 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
Molenbeek → Roubaix
Prologue | Charleroi - Charleroi
Stage Winner
Rik Van Linden
Yellow Jersey
Francesco Moser
Avg Speed
42.5 km/h
Elevation
88 m
Difficulty
8
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,283
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Francesco Moser
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
Roubaix → Amiens
94 km
Ronald De Witte
Amiens → Versailles
109 km
Karel Rottiers
Versailles → Le Mans
122 km
Jacques Esclassan
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1975 Tour de France?
Rik Van Linden won Stage 1 of the 1975 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1975 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 6.3 km from Molenbeek to Roubaix. The total elevation gain was 88 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1975 Tour de France?
Francesco Moser wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1975 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1975 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from Molenbeek to Roubaix, a distance of 6.3 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1975 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 42.5 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.