Last time Tour de France visited Mont  Ventoux in 2021. It was a unique occasion, the peloton had to climb the ascent twice, and Wout van Aert celebrated a great victory. Now it looks like the famous place will back in the program of Tour de  France 2025, most likely on the day (stage 16) … Read More »The third week starts with Mont Ventoux (Tour de France route rumours)

Caen, the “Athen of Normandy” will celebrate its 1000th birthday in 2025. As I mentioned it in an erlier post, dignitaries of the city were hoping to host a Tour de France stage for this excellent occasion. It seems that the rumours earlier about the 5th stage were right, according the Ouest France local newspaper… Read More »Caen will be celebrated very well (Tour de France route rumours)

The city with the massive medieval fortress at the feet of the Pyrenees must be one of the favourites of Tour de France organizers, because the place served as a start or a finish of a stage already for seven times in the 21th century. Last time the race visited Carcassonne in 2022, the day… Read More »Tour de France favors Carcassonne once again (Tour de France route rumours )

Caen, the “Athen of Normandy” will celebrate its 1000th birthday in 2025. As I mentioned it in an erlier post, dignitaries of the city were hoping to host a Tour de France stage for this excellent occasion. It seems that the rumours earlier about the 5th stage were right, according the Ouest France local newspaper… Read More »Caen will be celebrated very well (Tour de France route rumours)

Modern day Tour de France consists of 21 stages. But it doesn’t mean, that riders have to  ride 21 consecutive days. A Tour de France is held over a time period of 23-24 days. Thus the riders have two (sometimes three) rest days. Usually, a Tour de France starts on a Saturday, In rare cases,… Read More »Do riders ride every day in Tour de France?

The Tour de France is renowned for its punishing climbs, which often define the race and distinguish the champions from the rest. While the race is famous for its sprint finishes, scenic routes, and grueling endurance challenges, it is the mountain stages, with their long and steep ascents, that are the ultimate test of a… Read More »How do cyclists tackle the punishing climbs of Tour de France?

Team racing in the Tour de France is one of the most fascinating aspects of the event. While cycling is often perceived as an individual sport, Tour de France is, in reality, a complex team event where strategy, coordination, and sacrifice play critical roles. Every team consists of multiple riders, each with a specific role… Read More »How does team racing work in the Tour de France?

Tour de France is universally regarded as the pinnacle of professional road cycling. While there are other prestigious races, such as the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, the Tour de France holds a special place, not only among professional cyclists but also in the broader sports community. Its prominence is attributed to a blend… Read More »Why is Tour de France considered the main cycling event?