One of the most iconic and challenging sporting events on earth, The Tour de France is the ultimate cycle competition, where 200 of the world’s finest cyclists race over a distance of some 2,200 miles, in just 23 days.
Encompassing all manner of terrain, from city roads to steep alpine slopes, the event is truly one of the toughest in existence, and every year, draws millions of spectators from across the world, who come to witness this truly epic spectacle!
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Make My TripThe 2021 Tour de France is due to take place between Saturday, 26 June and Sunday, 18 July.
There are 21 stages in total, with one held each day, and two rest days.
Yes, the race takes place on public roads with each section closed shortly before competitors are due to arrive and reopened shortly afterwards. Outside of these times, spectators are free to use them.
The African and Eurasian tectonic plates collided millions of years ago, forcing the earth above them to rocket towards the heavens creating one of the world’s most beautiful, jagged landscapes.