Tour de Romandie
The Tour de Romandie is a UCI WorldTour stage race held annually in the French speaking region of Switzerland. It is widely seen as a key preparation race ahead of the Giro d’Italia and consistently attracts many of the world’s top general classification riders. The first edition took place in 1947.
When was the first edition of the Tour de Romandie?
The first edition of the Tour de Romandie was held in 1947. Over time, the race developed into one of the most important stage races of the spring calendar and is now a permanent fixture on the UCI WorldTour.
The inaugural edition was won by Désiré Keteleer.
Who has won the Tour de Romandie the most times?
Stephen Roche holds the record with three overall victories.
Where is the Tour de Romandie held?
The race takes place in western Switzerland, in the Romandy region. Stages often pass through cantons such as Vaud, Geneva and Valais, with finishes in cities like Lausanne and Geneva.
What category race is Tour de Romandie?
Tour de Romandie is part of the UCI WorldTour, the highest level of professional road cycling.
Which colour is the leader jersey in the Tour de Romandie?
The leader of the general classification wears the yellow jersey, following the traditional colour used in many of cycling’s most prestigious stage races.
