The 111th edition of the Tour de France commenced on June 29, 2024, with a historic Grand Départ in Florence, Italy. Cycling enthusiasts are gearing up for an exhilarating race.
Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
Cyclists to Watch
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates): The reigning champion and overwhelming favorite. His scintillating form makes him a force to be reckoned with.
- Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike): The 24-year-old American has already secured wins in Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen. His impressive second-place finish in the Critérium du Dauphiné proves he’s ready for the main stage.
New Routes and Stage Cities
The 2024 Tour de France features 12 new sites and stage cities, promising fresh challenges and breathtaking scenery. From Saturday, June 29 to Sunday, July 21, catch all the action on Peacock.
Route Highlights
- The Tour de France begins in Florence, Italy, and finishes in Nice, France.
- The Tour won’t end in the “City of Light” for the first time due to the Paris Olympics.
- Look out for four summit finishes and two-time trials.
- The vertical gain will exceed 52,000 meters over the 21 stages.
- The 19th stage climb up Cime de la Bonette reaches 2,802 meters, the highest-altitude summit in modern Tour history.
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