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50 Years Ago, the Day Bernard Thévenet Took the Yellow Jersey at Eddy Merckx in Pra Loup - My Stay in the Mountains

On July 13, 1975, Bernard Thévenet made one of the greatest achievements of his career by beating Eddy Merckx, the five-time winner of the Tour de France, on the steep slopes of Pra Loup. Fifty years later, this historic victory continues to inspire bike enthusiasts and gives the Alpine resort a special status in the history of the Tour. Pra Loup's station, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is preparing to relive this moment of glory. On August 19…
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On July 13, 1975, Bernard Thévenet made one of the greatest achievements of his career by beating Eddy Merckx, the five-time winner of the Tour de France, on the steep slopes of Pra Loup. Fifty years later, this historic victory continues to inspire bike enthusiasts and gives the Alpine resort a special status in the history of the Tour. Pra Loup's station, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, is preparing to relive this moment of glory. On August 19…

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