Tour de France 1979
Stage 12 · Christian Seznec
Rochefort → Metz
Stage 12 — Christian Seznec wins Rochefort → Metz (33 km)
Stage facts
Rochefort → Metz
Stage 11 (ITT) | Brussel - Brussel
Stage Winner
Christian Seznec
Yellow Jersey
Joop Zoetemelk
Avg Speed
46.6 km/h
Elevation
352 m
Difficulty
10
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,381
Stage at a glance
Stage Winner
Christian Seznec
Race Date
8 Jul 1979
Profile
Flat
Distance
33 km
Avg Speed
46.6 km/h
Jersey classifications after stage 12
Yellow Jersey
Joop Zoetemelk
Race leadership after stage 12 — Joop Zoetemelk
Route & distance
Distance
33.4 km
Start
Rochefort
Finish
Metz
Profile
Flat
Date
8 Jul 1979
Pace, climbing & win style
Avg Speed
46.6 km/h
Vert. Climbing
352 m
Difficulty Score
10
Startlist Quality
1,381
Win Type
Time trial
Stage 12 in the 1979 Tour de France
Edition difficulty profile
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