Robic had won the Tour de France without ever wearing the yellow jersey during the race , the first time that happened .
On the very last stage , there was an unexpected attack , and little - known French cyclist Jean Robic captured the lead .
cyclist had won the Tour de France without ever wearing the yellow jersey during the race , the first time that happened .
On the very last stage , there was an unexpected attack , and little - known French cyclist Jean Robic captured the lead .