Bordeaux–Paris
The Bordeaux–Paris professional cycle race was one of Europe's classic cycle races, and one of the longest in the professional calendar, covering approximately 560 km (350 mi) – more than twice most single-day races. It started in northern Bordeaux in southwest France at 2am and finished in the capital Paris 14 hours later. The professional event was held from 1891 until 1988. It was held as an amateur event in 2014.
Bordeaux Angoulême Châtellerault Orléans Paris | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | France |
| English name | Bordeaux–Paris |
| Local name(s) | Bordeaux–Paris |
| Nickname(s) | Derby of the Road |
| Discipline | Road |
| Type | One-day |
| History | |
| First edition | 1891 |
| Editions | 86 |
| First winner | George Pilkington Mills |
| Most wins | Herman Van Springel (7 wins) |
| Most recent | Jean-François Rault |
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