The brand with the most Tour de France victories in history?
Alcyon Leads as the Most Successful Bike Brand in Tour de France History
The Tour de France, one of the world's most prestigious cycling races, has seen a variety of brands dominate the competition over the years. Among them, Alcyon stands out as the brand with the most Tour de France titles historically in the men’s race, with a total of 7 victories.
Alcyon's first win came in the early years with François Faber's victory in 1909. Other brands with several wins include Bottecchia, Trek, and Canyon, each with 2 wins. Notably, Trek's official count excludes Lance Armstrong's stripped titles, leaving only Alberto Contador's wins.
In the women’s Tour de France (Tour de France Femmes), Canyon leads the way, having won two editions so far, thanks to Annemiek van Vleuten in 2022 and Kasia Niewiadoma in 2024.
When considering both men’s and women’s events, Alcyon holds the historic record for the most overall Tour de France titles as a bike brand, while Canyon leads the women’s Tour de France in wins.
Other brands, such as Gitane, Peugeot, and Pinarello, have also made significant contributions to the Tour de France's history with multiple victories. For instance, Peugeot has 11 official Tour de France victories, and Pinarello boasts 16 overall victories.
As the Tour de France continues to evolve, with advancements in technology and cycling equipment, these brands continue to shape the race's history. From carbon fibre frames to aerodynamic shapes, disc brakes, deep-section wheels, and tubeless tyres, the bikes used in the Tour de France have come a long way since its inception in 1903.
Despite the changing landscape, Alcyon's historic record remains unmatched in the men's race, while Canyon leads the way in the women's Tour de France. The Tour de France remains a highly coveted event for bike sponsors, and the brands associated with its victories continue to carry a significant amount of prestige.
Road cycling, being a popular sports discipline, has seen numerous brands make their mark throughout the history of the Tour de France. Alcyon, with its 7 victories in the men's Tour de France, remains one of the most successful sports equipment manufacturers in this prestigious cycling event.
