| 2001-1982 | 1981-1966 | 1965-1950 | 1949-1934 | 1933-1919 | 1918-1903
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| 1978 |
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As the late 1960s to the mid '70s belonged to Merckx, so do the late '70s and
early '80s belong to Bernault Hinault of France. Hinault wins the first of five
tours. His final victory comes in 1985 before a doctor advises he quit for
health reasons.
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| 1975 |
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The Tour de France finishes along the Champs Elysees for the first time.
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| 1969 |
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A young Belgian by the name of Eddie Merckx bursts onto the Tour de France
stage. At 24. Merckx is far from unknown after winning several world titles and
the Giro d'Italia.
Merckx beats second-place Roger Pingeon by about 17 minutes for the first of
four straight tour wins. He finishes his career with five.
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| 1967 |
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Britain's Tommy Simpson dies after collapsing while climbing Month Ventoux.
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| 2001-1982 | 1981-1966 | 1965-1950 | 1949-1934 | 1933-1919 | 1918-1903
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