Original: Romain Maes ( 18 August 1913 in Zerkegem -- 22 February 1983 in Groot-Bijgaarden ) was a Belgian cyclist who won the 1935 Tour de France after wearing the yellow jersey of leadership from beginning to end .
Simplified: Romain Maes ( 18 August 1913 in Zerkegem -- 22 February 1983 in Groot-Bijgaarden ) was a Belgian cyclist who won the 1935 Tour de France .