Roger Rivière
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Roger Rivière was a French track and road bicycle racer. He raced as a professional from 1957 to 1960.
Rivière on a 1972 UAE stamp
Rivière giving an interview during the 1960 Tour de France
A monument records where Rivière fell.
Image: A la memoire de Roger Riviere 1
1960 Tour de France
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The 1960 Tour de France was the 47th edition of the Tour de France, one of cycling's Grand Tours. It took place between 26 June and 17 July, with 21 stages covering a distance of 4,173 km (2,593 mi). The race featured 128 riders, of which 81 finished, and was won by the Italian Gastone Nencini.
The Dutch team of 1960 Tour
Julien Schepens crossing the finish line ahead of Jacques Marinelli to win stage two at Heysel Stadium in Brussels