Charles Terront 1857-1932 from Le Petit Journal 26th September 1891

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Charles Terront (1857-1932) was a pioneering French professional road bicycle racer, renowned for his remarkable endurance and strategic prowess in the nascent days of competitive cycling. Born in Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, Terront's career in cycling spanned from the late 1870s through the 1890s, a period during which the sport was evolving rapidly with the introduction of new technologies and race formats. He is best remembered for his victory in the 1891 Paris-Brest-Paris, the first major long-distance cycling race in history, which covered a grueling 1,200 kilometers. This victory was immortalized in the 26th September 1891 edition of Le Petit Journal, with an illustration by Fortune Louis Meaulle that captured the essence of Terront's triumph and the monumental nature of the event.

Terront's win in the 1891 Paris-Brest-Paris was not only a testament to his physical endurance but also highlighted his innovative approach to racing. He was among the first cyclists to use a bicycle with pneumatic tires, a technological advantage that contributed significantly to his success. His victory, completed in 71 hours and 22 minutes, was a sensational event that captured the public's imagination and was widely reported in the press, including the detailed coverage by Le Petit Journal, a leading French daily newspaper of the time. The illustration by Meaulle, accompanying the report, is a vivid portrayal of Terront's triumphant moment, encapsulating the excitement and the sheer physical challenge of long-distance cycling races.

Throughout his career, Charles Terront became a symbol of the emerging sport of cycling, participating in and winning numerous races across Europe. His achievements and the media coverage of his exploits, such as the depiction in Le Petit Journal, played a crucial role in popularizing bicycle racing as a sport and influenced the design and technology of bicycles. Terront's legacy extends beyond his race victories; he is remembered as a pioneer who helped shape the early history of professional cycling, demonstrating the potential of the bicycle as a means of competition and adventure.

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