Tour de France 1996
Stage 3
Wasquehal → Nogent-sur-Oise
Race Report
Stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France, held on July 1, 1996, covered 247.5 km from Wasquehal to Nogent-sur-Oise. Erik Zabel won the stage via large group sprint. Classified as a flat stage suited for sprinters. The riders faced 1,382 meters of total elevation gain. The stage was completed at an average speed of 38.1 km/h, which was 1.8 km/h slower than the edition average of 39.9 km/h. This was the 2nd longest stage of the edition at 247.5 km.
Wasquehal → Nogent-sur-Oise
Stage 2 | 's-Hertogenbosch - Wasquehal
Stage Winner
Erik Zabel
Yellow Jersey
Frédéric Moncassin
Avg Speed
38.1 km/h
Elevation
1,382 m
Difficulty
19
Win Type
Large group sprint
Won How
Sprint of large group
Startlist Quality
1,872
Jersey Classifications
Yellow Jersey
Frédéric Moncassin
Green Jersey
Nan
Polka-Dot Jersey
Nan
White Jersey
Nan
Edition Difficulty Profile
Nearby Stages
's-Hertogenbosch → 's-Hertogenbosch
9 km
Frédéric Moncassin
's-Hertogenbosch → Wasquehal
209 km
Mario Cipollini
Soissons → Lac de Madine
195 km
Cyril Saugrain
Lac de Madine → Besançon
232 km
Jeroen Blijlevens
Arc-et-Senans → Aix-les-Bains
242 km
Michael Boogerd
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Erik Zabel won Stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France.
How long was Stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Stage 3 covered 247.5 km from Wasquehal to Nogent-sur-Oise. The total elevation gain was 1,382 meters.
Who wore the yellow jersey after Stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France?
Frédéric Moncassin wore the yellow jersey (maillot jaune) after Stage 3 of the 1996 Tour de France.
What was the route of Stage 3 in the 1996 Tour de France?
Stage 3 ran from Wasquehal to Nogent-sur-Oise, a distance of 247.5 km. It was classified as a flat stage.
What was the average speed of Stage 3 in the 1996 Tour de France?
The average winning speed for Stage 3 was 38.1 km/h. The stage profile was classified as flat.