July 26, 1953 – Across the pond of the Atlantic there was the annual Tour de France bicycle race. The Tour is a big event in France drawing huge crowds and interest from around the world, as cyclists take on the rigors of a course through multiple-stages that take weeks to complete.
There are 21 stages altogether, each taking a day, with the total extent of the race taking 23 days, including the Bastille Day holiday. In this edition of the cycling marathon, Louison Bobet of France won his first of 3 consecutive Tour general classification events.
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