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| Dates | 3–25 July 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stages | 20 + Prologue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 3,714 km (2,308 mi) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winning time | 95h 57' 09" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The1993 Tour de France was the 80th edition of theTour de France, taking place between July 3-25, 1993. It consisted of 20 stages, over a distance of 3,714 km (2,308 mi).
The winner of the previous two years,Miguel Induráin, successfully defended his title. The points classification was won byDjamolidine Abdoujaparov, while the mountains classification was won byTony Rominger.
The organisers of the Tour,Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), felt that it was no longer safe to have 198 cyclists in the race, as more and moretraffic islands had been made, so the total number of teams was reduced from 22 to 20,[1] composing of 9 cyclists each.[2] The first 14 teams were selected in May 1993, based on theirFICP ranking.[3] In June 1993, six additionalwildcards were given, one of which was given to a combination of two teams,Chazal–Vetta–MBK and Subaru.[4] The Subaru team did not want to be part of a mixed team, so Chazal was allowed to send a full team.[5]
The teams entering the race were:[2]
Qualified teams
Invited teams
The defending championMiguel Induráin was the big favourite, having won the1993 Giro d'Italia earlier that year.[6]
The route was unveiled in October 1992. Most team directors expected it to be more difficult than the 1992 Tour de France.[1] Thehighest point of elevation in the race was 2,802 m (9,193 ft) at theCime de la Bonette loop road on stage 11.[7][8]
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type | Winner | |
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| P | 3 July | Le Puy du Fou | 6.8 km (4.2 mi) |  | Individual time trial |  Miguel Induráin (ESP) |
| 1 | 4 July | Luçon toLes Sables-d'Olonne | 215.0 km (133.6 mi) |  | Plain stage |  Mario Cipollini (ITA) |
| 2 | 5 July | Les Sables-d'Olonne toVannes | 227.5 km (141.4 mi) | | Plain stage |  Wilfried Nelissen (BEL) |
| 3 | 6 July | Vannes toDinard | 189.5 km (117.7 mi) | | Plain stage |  Djamolidine Abdoujaparov (UZB) |
| 4 | 7 July | Dinard toAvranches | 81.0 km (50.3 mi) | | Team time trial | GB–MG Maglificio |
| 5 | 8 July | Avranches toÉvreux | 225.5 km (140.1 mi) | | Plain stage |  Jesper Skibby (DEN) |
| 6 | 9 July | Évreux toAmiens | 158.0 km (98.2 mi) | | Plain stage | Johan Bruyneel (BEL) |
| 7 | 10 July | Péronne toChâlons-sur-Marne | 199.0 km (123.7 mi) | | Plain stage | Bjarne Riis (DEN) |
| 8 | 11 July | Châlons-sur-Marne toVerdun | 184.5 km (114.6 mi) | | Plain stage |  Lance Armstrong (USA) |
| 9 | 12 July | Lac de Madine | 59.0 km (36.7 mi) | | Individual time trial | Miguel Induráin (ESP) |
| 13 July | Villard-de-Lans | Rest day | ||||
| 10 | 14 July | Villard-de-Lans toSerre Chevalier | 203.0 km (126.1 mi) |  | Stage with mountain(s) |  Tony Rominger (SUI) |
| 11 | 15 July | Serre Chevalier toIsola 2000 | 179.0 km (111.2 mi) | | Stage with mountain(s) | Tony Rominger (SUI) |
| 12 | 16 July | Isola toMarseille | 286.5 km (178.0 mi) | | Plain stage | Fabio Roscioli (ITA) |
| 13 | 17 July | Marseille toMontpellier | 181.5 km (112.8 mi) | | Plain stage |  Olaf Ludwig (GER) |
| 14 | 18 July | Montpellier toPerpignan | 223.0 km (138.6 mi) | | Plain stage |  Pascal Lino (FRA) |
| 15 | 19 July | Perpignan toPal | 231.5 km (143.8 mi) | | Stage with mountain(s) |  Oliverio Rincón (COL) |
| 20 July | Andorra | Rest day | ||||
| 16 | 21 July | Andorra toSaint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet | 230.0 km (142.9 mi) | | Stage with mountain(s) |  Zenon Jaskuła (POL) |
| 17 | 22 July | Tarbes toPau | 190.0 km (118.1 mi) | | Stage with mountain(s) | Claudio Chiappucci (ITA) |
| 18 | 23 July | Orthez toBordeaux | 199.5 km (124.0 mi) | | Plain stage | Djamolidine Abdoujaparov (UZB) |
| 19 | 24 July | Brétigny-sur-Orge toMontlhéry | 48.0 km (29.8 mi) | | Individual time trial | Tony Rominger (SUI) |
| 20 | 25 July | Viry-Châtillon to Paris (Champs-Élysées) | 196.5 km (122.1 mi) | | Plain stage | Djamolidine Abdoujaparov (UZB) |
| Total | 3,714 km (2,308 mi)[13] | |||||
The 1993 Tour started in the same way as the 1992 Tour: Indurain won, withAlex Zülle coming in second place.[6] The next stages were flat, and all finished in mass sprints. After the second stage, sprinterWilfried Nelissen had collected enough time bonuses to become leader in the general classification.[6]
The team time trial in stage four was the first stage with significant effects on the general classification. Banesto (Indurain's team) came in seventh, losing more than one minute, but the biggest loser wasTony Rominger, whose Clas team lost more than three minutes.[6]
The contenders for the overall victory saved their energy in the next few stages, and cyclists who would not be a threat in the mountains were allowed to break away, with only the sprinters' teams trying to get them back. The sixth stage was run at an average speed of almost 49.5 kilometres per hour (30.8 mph), at that moment the fastestmass-start stage in the Tour.[6]
In the ninth stage, an individual time trial, the general classification changed. Indurain was a lot faster than the other cyclists, winning the stage with a margin of more than two minutes, and became the new leader in the general classification.[6]
The next stages were in the Alps. Tony Rominger attacked, trying to win back time. Although he was able to win the stage, Indurain had followed him closely, so Rominger did not win back any time. Other pre-race favourites lost considerable time at this stage and were no longer in contention, such asClaudio Chiappucci, who lost more than eight minutes.[6]
In the eleventh stage, Rominger tried it again. But again, Indurain stayed with him. Rominger won the stage once again, but the margin to Indurain stayed the same. Rominger did jump to fourth place in the general classification, becauseErik Breukink lost almost ten minutes.[6]
The next three stages were relatively flat, and the top of the general classification stayed the same. In the fifteenth stage, Pyrenean climbs were included. The stage was won byOliverio Rincón, the only survivor of an early breakaway. Behind him, Rominger again tried to get away from Indurain, but was unable to do so.[6]
In the sixteenth stage, again in the Pyrenées, Rominger was finally able to get away from Indurain, but the margin was only three seconds. The seventeenth stage was the last stage with serious climbs, so the last realistic opportunity to win back time on Indurain, but this did not happen, which indicated that Indurain would become the winner.[6]
The rest of the podium was determined in the individual time trial in stage 19. It was won by Rominger, with Indurain in second place. Rominger thus climbed to the second place in the general classification.
There were several classifications in the 1993 Tour de France.[14] The most important was thegeneral classification, calculated by adding each cyclist's finishing times on each stage. The cyclist with the least accumulated time was the race leader, identified by the yellow jersey; the winner of this classification is considered the winner of the Tour.[15]
Additionally, there was apoints classification, which awarded a green jersey. In the points classification, cyclists got points for finishing among the best in a stage finish, or in intermediate sprints. The cyclist with the most points lead the classification, and was identified with a green jersey.[16]
There was also amountains classification. The organisation had categorised some climbs as eitherhors catégorie, first, second, third, or fourth-category; points for this classification were won by the first cyclists that reached the top of these climbs first, with more points available for the higher-categorised climbs. The cyclist with the most points lead the classification, and wore a white jersey with redpolka dots.[17]
The fourth individual classification was theyoung rider classification, which was not marked by a jersey. This was decided the same way as the general classification, but only riders under 26 years were eligible.[18]
For theteam classification, the times of the best three cyclists per team on each stage were added; the leading team was the team with the lowest total time.[19]
In addition, there was acombativity award given after eachmass-start stage to the cyclist considered most combative. The decision was made by a jury composed of journalists who gave points. The cyclist with the most points from votes in all stages led the combativity classification.[20]Massimo Ghirotto won this classification, and was given overall the super-combativity award.[10] TheSouvenir Henri Desgrange was given in honour of Tour founderHenri Desgrange to the first rider to pass the summit of theCol du Galibier on stage 10. This prize was won byTony Rominger.[21][22] The fair-play award was given toGianni Bugno.[9]
| Legend | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Denotes the winner of thegeneral classification |  | Denotes the winner of thepoints classification | |
 | Denotes the winner of themountains classification | |||
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Induráin (ESP) | Banesto | 95h 57' 09" |
| 2 | Toni Rominger (SUI) | CLAS–Cajastur | + 4' 59" |
| 3 | Zenon Jaskuła (POL) | GB–MG Maglificio | + 5' 48" |
| 4 | Alvaro Mejia (COL) | Motorola | + 7' 29" |
| 5 | Bjarne Riis (DEN) Note: Later admitted doping. | Ariostea | + 16' 26" |
| 6 | Claudio Chiappucci (ITA) | Carrera Jeans–Tassoni | + 17' 18" |
| 7 | Johan Bruyneel (BEL) | ONCE | + 18' 04" |
| 8 | Andrew Hampsten (USA) | Motorola | + 20' 14" |
| 9 | Pedro Delgado (ESP) | Banesto | + 23' 57" |
| 10 |  Vladimir Poulnikov (UKR) | Carrera Jeans–Tassoni | + 25' 29" |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Djamolidine Abduzhaparov (UZB) | Lampre–Polti | 298 |
| 2 | Johan Museeuw (BEL) | GB–MG Maglificio | 157 |
| 3 |  Maximilian Sciandri (GBR) | Motorola | 153 |
| 4 | François Simon (FRA) | Castorama | 149 |
| 5 | Christophe Capelle (FRA) | GAN | 147 |
| 6 | Frédéric Moncassin (FRA) | WordPerfect–Colnago–Decca | 145 |
| 7 | Miguel Induráin (ESP) | Banesto | 136 |
| 8 | Bjarne Riis (DEN) | Ariostea | 133 |
| 9 | Toni Rominger (SUI) | CLAS–Cajastur | 126 |
| 10 | Stefano Colagè (ITA) | ZG Mobili | 120 |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toni Rominger (SUI) | CLAS–Cajastur | 449 |
| 2 | Claudio Chiappucci (ITA) | Carrera Jeans–Tassoni | 301 |
| 3 | Oliviero Rincón (COL) | Amaya Seguros | 286 |
| 4 | Miguel Induráin (ESP) | Banesto | 239 |
| 5 | Richard Virenque (FRA) | Festina–Lotus | 191 |
| 6 | Alvaro Mejia (COL) | Motorola | 187 |
| 7 | Davide Cassani (ITA) | Ariostea | 155 |
| 8 | Zenon Jaskuła (POL) | GB–MG Maglificio | 153 |
| 9 |  Leonardo Sierra (VEN) | ZG Mobili | 136 |
| 10 | Bjarne Riis (DEN) | Ariostea | 113 |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Martín (ESP) | Amaya Seguros | 96h 27' 00" |
| 2 | Oliviero Rincón (COL) | Amaya Seguros | + 3' 28" |
| 3 | Richard Virenque (FRA) | Festina–Lotus | + 8' 21" |
| 4 | Fernando Escartín (ESP) | CLAS–Cajastur | + 23' 18" |
| 5 | Bo Hamburger (DEN) | TVM–Bison Kit | + 23' 51" |
| 6 | Leonardo Sierra (VEN) | ZG Mobili | + 31' 44" |
| 7 |  Dimitri Zhdanov (RUS) | Novemail–Histor–Laser Computer | + 45' 26" |
| 8 | Alex Zülle (SUI) | ONCE | + 49' 07" |
| 9 | Laurent Brochard (FRA) | Castorama | + 50' 26" |
| 10 |  Eddy Bouwmans (NED) | Novemail–Histor–Laser Computer | + 53' 21" |
| Rank | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrera Jeans–Tassoni | 288h 09' 5322 |
| 2 | Ariostea | + 47' 40" |
| 3 | CLAS–Cajastur | + 48' 49" |
| 4 | Festina–Lotus | + 1h 08' 42" |
| 5 | Banesto | + 1h 08' 57" |
| 6 | GB–MG Maglificio | + 1h 13' 59" |
| 7 | Motorola | + 1h 27' 22" |
| 8 | ZG Mobili | + 1h 35' 03" |
| 9 | Amaya Seguros | + 1h 48' 48" |
| 10 | ONCE | + 1h 51' 12" |
| Rank | Rider | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massimo Ghirotto (ITA) | ZG Mobili | 34 |
| 2 | Bjarne Riis (DEN) | Ariostea | 25 |
| 3 | Jacky Durand (FRA) | Castorama | 23 |
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