French-Algerian cyclist Abdel-Kader Zaaf during the Tour de France in 1950, in France. Zaaf was not, however, the first African to participate in the Tour – that accolade went to the Tunisian Ali Neffati, in 1913. He also found himself falling foul of the French team, who seemed to be treating his sideshow antics with disdain. “By helping Coppi,” Leonard continues. Tour de France 'On his back wheel' - Pogacar poised to make big impact 15 HOURS AGO

Source: The North Africa Journal June 30, 2021 16:18 UTC