Tour de France poster maps

Poster maps of the Tour de France cycling road race, spanning the era from mid-1950s to the early 1990s, published by Miroir des Sports, Miroir-Sprint, and Miroir du Cyclisme, vividly capture the routes of cycling’s most iconic event during the sport's golden age. This was the era of legendary champions: Jacques Anquetil (late 1950s to mid 1960s), Eddy Merckx (late 1960s to mid 1970s), and Bernard Hinault (late 1970s to mid 1980s)—each five-time winners whose dominance shaped modern road racing. It also featured two-time victors Greg LeMond, Laurent Fignon and Bernard Thévenet, whose battles thrilled fans across mountains and cobbled streets. And, of course, Raymond Poulidor—“The Eternal Second”—whose valiant near-misses and enduring popularity made him a hero in the hearts of many, despite never claiming the yellow jersey in Paris. These maps not only trace the race’s evolving geography, but also celebrate its mythic cast of riders.