 Algerian-French cyclist Abdel-Kader Zaaf became famous in this Tour de France by being so disoriented that he rode in the wrong direction.The "interest" for the yellow jersey (the prize money for the leader of the general classification after each stage) was increased to 100.000 French Francs.In 1949, the French TV had reported every evening about the Tour de France, and in 1950, live coverage of every stage was given.