Tour de France 1996
Stage 1
's-Hertogenbosch → 's-Hertogenbosch
Race Report
Stage 1 of the 1996 Tour de France, held on June 29, 1996, covered 9.4 km from 's-Hertogenbosch to 's-Hertogenbosch. Frédéric Moncassin won the stage via time trial. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 84 meters of total elevation gain, one of the flattest stages in the edition. The stage was completed at an average speed of 51.8 km/h, which was 11.9 km/h faster than the edition average of 39.9 km/h, ranking as the fastest stage of the race. At 9.4 km, this was one of the shortest stages in the edition. This was an individual time trial, where riders raced alone against the clock.
's-Hertogenbosch → 's-Hertogenbosch
Prologue | 's-Hertogenbosch - 's-Hertogenbosch
Stage Winner
Frédéric Moncassin
Yellow Jersey
Alex Zulle
Avg Speed
51.8 km/h
Elevation
84 m
Difficulty
4
Win Type
Time trial
Won How
Time trial
Startlist Quality
1,872
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Alex Zulle
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
White Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
's-Hertogenbosch → Wasquehal
209 km
Mario Cipollini
Wasquehal → Nogent-sur-Oise
248 km
Erik Zabel
Soissons → Lac de Madine
195 km
Cyril Saugrain
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 1 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Frédéric Moncassin won Stage 1 of the 1996 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 1 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Stage 1 covered 9.4 km from 's-Hertogenbosch to 's-Hertogenbosch. The total elevation gain was 84 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Alex Zulle wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 1 of the 1996 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 1 in the 1996 Tour de France?
Stage 1 ran from 's-Hertogenbosch to 's-Hertogenbosch, a distance of 9.4 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 1 in the 1996 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 1 was 51.8 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.