The 1956 Tour de France was the 43rd edition of the Tour de France, taking place from 5 to 28 July. It consisted of 22 stages over 4,498 km (2,795 mi).
The team classification "Challenge Martini" trophy for 1956, won by the Belgium team
André Darrigade leading into the finish of stage one in Liège, Belgium, which he won
Roger Walkowiak was a French road bicycle racer who won the 1956 Tour de France. He was a professional rider from 1950 until 1960. He died on 6 February 2017 at the age of 89.
Walkowiak in 2008
Walkowiak winner at the Parc des Princes