{"product_id":"carte-ancienne-tour-de-france-1968","title":"Vintage map - Tour de France 1968","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4f97c3c32c5058f2\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eDive into the captivating history of late-sixties cycling with this exceptional reissue of the official map of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"139\"\u003e1968 Tour de France\u003c\/b\u003e. Originally published as a special issue by the iconic magazine \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003eMiroir du Cyclisme\u003c\/i\u003e, this collectible accurately maps the route of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"326\"\u003e55th edition of the Tour de France\u003c\/b\u003e, which took place from June 27 to July 21, 1968. This historic document traces a legendary route marked by a grand start in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"490\"\u003eVittel\u003c\/b\u003e and cross-border incursions into Forest (Belgium), Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg), and Seo de Urgel (Spain), before the final conclusion in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"646\"\u003eParis\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003ePrinted in sepia and green, the visual offers a wealth of valuable information for vintage \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003ecycling\u003c\/b\u003e enthusiasts. On either side of the map of France, it features a large official period chart detailing all \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"235\"\u003e22 stages\u003c\/b\u003e (and their half-stages), with blank boxes allowing you to note the general classification and the green jersey day by day. The 1968 Tour remains legendary for more than one reason: it was the last edition contested by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"467\"\u003enational teams\u003c\/b\u003e and the very first to finish on the track of the Cipale velodrome in Vincennes, crowning the imperial final victory of the Dutch \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"629\"\u003eJan Janssen\u003c\/b\u003e after a memorable final time trial against Herman Van Springel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe nostalgic and deliciously retro charm of this document is enhanced by an incredible selection of advertisements and official sponsors of the 1968 Grande Boucle. The left border highlights \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"197\"\u003ebananas\u003c\/b\u003e (\"the essential food for athletes\"), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"264\"\u003ePelforth 43\u003c\/b\u003e brown beer, as well as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003eLe Coq Sportif\u003c\/b\u003e associated with the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"325\"\u003eRhovyl\u003c\/b\u003e textile thread that then equipped all the riders' jerseys. The right border is full of cult advertising boxes such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"458\"\u003eTrigano\u003c\/b\u003e camping, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"482\"\u003eHonda\u003c\/b\u003e bicycles, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"507\"\u003eVeldor\u003c\/b\u003e sunny wine, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"533\"\u003eJoker\u003c\/b\u003e fruit juices (with their collection of wooden toys), not to mention a prompt at the bottom left to fix your map with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"656\"\u003eScotch\u003c\/b\u003e adhesive tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCarefully printed on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"694\"\u003ehigh-quality paper\u003c\/b\u003e, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"725\"\u003evintage Tour de France poster\u003c\/b\u003e has retained all its original patina, making it the ideal decorative element to bring an authentic, historic, and passionate touch to the wall of a living room, office, or cycling workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"cartopolo","offers":[{"title":"50 x 70 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53680417046871,"sku":null,"price":34.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"70 x 100 cm \/ Creative paper 200 gsm","offer_id":53680417079639,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7854\/4418\/files\/TourdeFrance196850x70DECORATIONANCIENNE.jpg?v=1780324267","url":"https:\/\/cartopolo.fr\/en\/products\/carte-ancienne-tour-de-france-1968","provider":"Cartopolo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}