The Tour de France began in 1903, first won by Maurice Garin. Early competitors faced extreme challenges, with stages over fifteen hours long, resembling Arctic exploration struggles. The women’s race has a notably shorter history, affected by the World Wars. Over the years, bike brands have evolved significantly, with current sponsors being relatively newer compared to the event's lengthy history. Historical practices often involved frames from different manufacturers than those displayed. Notably, bikes used from 1930 to 1939 were labeled L'Auto due to regulations set by race organizers.
The early Tour de France riders faced unimaginable hardships, with stages lasting over fifteen hours across challenging mountain passes, reminiscent of the struggles of Arctic explorers.
The women's Tour de France has a much shorter and inconsistent history compared to the men's race, with interruptions during World Wars One and Two.
Tour de France bike brands have evolved significantly over the years, with modern race winners often being from relatively younger brands compared to the event's history.
Historically, many bikes used in the Tour had frames made by different brands than the ones displayed, exemplified by the Alcyon brand during the late 1930s.
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