What were the 5 biggest bicycle crashes in tour de france history

The 1967 crash on the Puy de Dome: During the 14th stage of the 1967 Tour de France, a crash involving several riders on the descent of the Puy de Dome caused several riders to suffer serious injuries, including the leader of the race, Roger Pingeon. The 1975 crash on the Col de Portet d'Aspet: During the 10th stage of the 1975 Tour de France, a crash involving several riders on the descent of the Col de Portet d'Aspet resulted in the death of the French rider Francisco Galdos. The 1982 crash on the descent of the Izoard: During the 12th stage of the 1982 Tour de France, a crash involving several riders on the descent of the Col d'Izoard caused several riders to suffer serious injuries, including the leader of the race, Bernard Hinault. The 1987 crash on the descent of the Alpe d'Huez: During the 14th stage of the 1987 Tour de France, a crash involving several riders on the descent of the Alpe d'Huez caused several riders to suffer serious injuries, including the leader of the race, Stephen Roche. The 2010 crash on the Portillon: During the 15th stage of the 2010 Tour de France, a crash involving several riders on the descent of the Portillon caused several riders to suffer serious injuries, including the leader of the race, Andy Schleck.
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