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Yvette Horner: Dancing queen of the caravan

Yvette Horner was the unofficial Queen of the Tour de France for over a decade — a celebrated accordionist beloved by riders and fans alike from 1952 to 1963.

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.