page_title: Henri Desgrange
hierarchical_section_title: Henri Desgrange
caption_attribution_description: Français&#160;: M. Henri Desgranges, Directeur de l'"Auto"&#160;: [photographie de presse] / Agence Meurisse
context_page_description: Henri Desgrange was a French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres on 11 May 1893. He was the first organiser of the Tour de France.
context_section_description: Henri Desgrange (31 January 1865 – 16 August 1940) was a French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres (21.950 mi) on 11 May 1893. He was the first organiser of the Tour de France.
caption: Desgrange, c. 1925
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