Tour de France 1978
Stage 13
Figeac → Superbesse
Race Report
Stage 13 of the 1978 Tour de France, held on July 11, 1978, covered 161.0 km from Figeac to Superbesse. Paul Wellens won the stage. Classified as a summit finish, one of the most demanding stage profiles in professional cycling. The riders faced 4,500 meters of total elevation gain, making it the 2nd hardest stage of the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 27.8 km/h, which was 9.2 km/h slower than the edition average of 37.0 km/h.
Figeac → Superbesse
Stage 11 | Pau - Saint-Lary-Soulan (Pla d'Adet)
Stage Winner
Paul Wellens
Yellow Jersey
Joseph Bruyere
Avg Speed
27.8 km/h
Elevation
4,500 m
Difficulty
449
Startlist Quality
1,241
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Joseph Bruyere
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
White Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
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Besse-en-Ch. → Puy de Dôme
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Joop Zoetemelk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 13 of the 1978 Tour de France?
Paul Wellens won Stage 13 of the 1978 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 13 of the 1978 Tour de France?
Stage 13 covered 161.0 km from Figeac to Superbesse. The total elevation gain was 4,500 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 13 of the 1978 Tour de France?
Joseph Bruyere wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 13 of the 1978 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 13 in the 1978 Tour de France?
Stage 13 ran from Figeac to Superbesse, a distance of 161.0 km. It was classified as a mountains uphill finish stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 13 in the 1978 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 13 was 27.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as mountains uphill finish.