1969 Original French Bicycle Poster, Tour De France Map

Description

Date: 1969
Size: 29.5 x 22 inches
Artist: Unknown

About The Poster: This original map poster was produced for the … more Date: 1969
Size: 29.5 x 22 inches
Artist: Unknown

About The Poster: This original map poster was produced for the 1969 Tour de France. It shows the many legs of the race and features an advertisement for Europe 1 in the bottom portion.

The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France. First organized in 1903 to increase paper sales for the magazine L'Auto, the race has been held annually since its first edition in 1903 except when it was stopped for the two World Wars. As the Tour gained prominence and popularity the race was lengthened and its reach began to extend around the globe. Participation expanded from a primarily French field, as riders from all over the world began to participate in the race each year. Traditionally, the race is held primarily in the month of July. While the route changes each year, the format of the race stays the same with the appearance of time trials, the passage through the Alps, to finish on the Champs Elysees in Paris. The modern editions of the Tour de France consist of 21 day-long segments (stages) over a 23-day period and cover around 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi). The race alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise circuits of France.

This poster has been folded and has some creasing along the edges. There is also pin holes in all of the corners. It is ready to be framed and would make a beautiful addition to the home of any cyclist. less