Tour de France begins Jul 5, 2025

Tour de France begins

Every summer, the world"s best cyclists take on one of the most grueling athletic events in modern sports—the Tour de France. Beginning this year on July 5, the 2025 race will span 21 stages and over 2,000 miles across France. First held in 1903 to boost newspaper sales, the Tour has grown into cycling"s most iconic race. Riders compete in mountain climbs, sprints, and time trials, with the race traditionally ending in Paris.

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