Bol d'Or cycle race
The Bol d'Or was a bicycle track race that ran in France between 1894 and 1950. It was a paced, 24-hour endurance event. It has been won by several notable cyclists including Constant Huret (4 times), the Australian Hubert Opperman and three time hour record breaker Oscar Egg. The person with the most wins is Léon Georget (brother of Émile) with nine (including eight in a row).
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| English name | The Golden Bowl |
| Discipline | Track |
| Type | 24-hour endurance race |
| History | |
| First edition | 1894 |
| Editions | 25 |
| Final edition | 1950 |
| First winner | Constant Huret (FRA) |
| Most wins | Léon Georget (FRA) (9) |
| Final winner | Fiorenzo Magni (ITA) |
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