Nonetheless, the race was won by Anquetil, who was able to stay close to his main rival Federico Bahamontes in the mountains, one time even by faking a mechanical problem in order to get a bicycle that was more suited for the terrain.
The race was won by Anquetil, who maintained a close distance with his primary competitor, Bahamontes, throughout the challenging mountain stages. To gain an advantage in these difficult conditions, he even fabricated a mechanical issue to obtain a bike that would be more suitable for the terrain.