Albert Bourlon
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Albert Bourlon is a former French
professional road bicycle racer. He was born in Sancergues
. In 1947, Bourlon won the 14th stage of the Tour de France
. Almost directly from the start, he broke away, and rode solo for 253 km (157.2 mi), the longest solo in post-war Tour de France history.
France
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professional road bicycle racer. He was born in Sancergues
Sancergues
Sancergues is a commune in the Cher department in the Centre region of France.-Geography:A farming area comprising a very small town and several hamlets situated some northeast of Bourges, at the junction of the N151 with the D72, D6 and the D44 roads. The commune is on the ancient pilgrimage...
. In 1947, Bourlon won the 14th stage of the Tour de France
1947 Tour de France
The 1947 Tour de France was the 34th Tour de France, taking place from 25 June to 20 July 1947. The total race distance was 21 stages over 4,640 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.412 km/h...
. Almost directly from the start, he broke away, and rode solo for 253 km (157.2 mi), the longest solo in post-war Tour de France history.
Palmarès
1947- Paris–Bourges
- Tour de France1947 Tour de FranceThe 1947 Tour de France was the 34th Tour de France, taking place from 25 June to 20 July 1947. The total race distance was 21 stages over 4,640 km, ridden at an average speed of 31.412 km/h...
:- Winner stage 14