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The entire podium in 1928 was occupied by members from the Alcyon cycling team. The tour organisation wanted the Tour to be an individual race, so in 1929 the teams were not officially recognised, and riders started in the A-category (professional cyclists) or as touriste-routiers (semi-professional or amateur).