Romain Maes ( ; 10 August 1912 -- 22 February 1983 ) was a Belgian cyclist who won the 1935 Tour de France after wearing the yellow jersey of leadership from beginning to end .
Romain Maes ( 10 August 1912 in Zerkegem -- 22 February 1983 in Groot-Bijgaarden ) was a Belgian cyclist . He won the 1935 Tour de France .