Jules Buysse Cyclist

Jules Buysse (Wontergem, 13 August 1901 - 31 December 1950) was a Belgian racing cyclist.Buysse was the youngest of three brother who competed in the Tour de France. He won the first stage of 1926 Tour de France by 13 minutes and 6 seconds, allowing him to wear the yellow jersey for two days until losing it to fellow Belgian Gustave Van Slembrouck. He finished the tour in 9th place.His brothers were Lucien Buysse who won of the 1926 Tour de France, and Marcel Buysse who won six stages on the 1913 Tour.

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Jules Buysse
Birth dateAugust 13, 1901
Birth place
Belgium , Deinze
Date of deathDecember 31, 1950

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