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• Date: 23 July 2023
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Tour de France 2023 route: Every stage of the 110th edition in detail

This year's race has kicked off in Bilbao, in Spain's Basque Country. It looks like it'll be a Tour for the climbers, with the Puy de Dôme returning and 56,400 metres of climbing in all

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The 2023 men's Tour de France began in Bilbao, Spain on Saturday, July 1, with a route that looks set to be one for the climbers. It features four summit finishes, including a return for the iconic Puy de Dôme climb for the first time since 1988.

There is just one time trial across the three-week event, a short uphill race against the clock from Passy to Combloux over 22km. There are also returns for other epic climbs like the Col de la Loze and the Grand Colombier, with 56,400 metres of climbing on the Tour de France 2023 route.

The race started on foreign soil for the second year in a row, with a Grand Départ in the Spanish Basque Country , the setting for the race's 120th anniversary. There were two hilly stages in Spain, before the peloton crossed the border into France for a stage finish in Bayonne on day three. 

After visiting Pau for the 74th time on stage five, the race's first real mountain test came on stage six, leaving Tarbes and cresting the Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet before a summit finish in Cauterets. 

On stage seven, the Tour’s second most visited city, Bordeaux, will welcome its first stage finish since 2010, when Mark Cavendish claimed his 14th of a record 34 stage wins. Leaving nearby Libourne the next day, stage eight will head east on a 201km slog to Limoges. 

Before the first rest day, the riders will wind up to the summit of the Puy de Dôme, a dormant lava dome which hasn’t featured in the Tour for 35 years. They’ll then enjoy a well-earned day off in Clermont-Ferrand before continuing their passage through the Massif Central. 

France’s national holiday, 14 July, will be celebrated next year with a summit finish on the Grand Colombier, the site of Tadej Pogačar ’s second stage win back in 2020. From there, the mountains keep coming. The riders will climb over the Col de Joux Plaine to Morzine on stage 14, before another mountaintop test in Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc the next day. 

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The sole individual time trial of the Tour de Franc route comes on stage 16, when a hilly 22km dash from Passy to Combloux will give the GC contenders a chance to force time gaps. The following day will bring the stage with the highest elevation gain, counting 5000m of climbing en route to the Courchevel altiport, via the Cormet de Roselend and the monstrous Col de la Loze. 

On stages 18 and 19, the sprinters are expected to come to the fore, with flat finishes in Bourg-en-Bresse and Poligny. 

The penultimate stage will play out in the country’s most easterly region, ascending the Petit Ballon, Col du Platzerwasel and finishing in Le Markstein, as the Tour de France Femmes did last year. 

The riders will then undertake a 500km transfer to the outskirts of Paris for the curtain-closing stage. The final day will start at France’s national velodrome in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, the track cycling venue for the 2024 Olympics, and will conclude with the customary laps of the capital’s Champs-Elysées. 

The 2023 Tour de France will begin on 1 July, with the winner crowned in Paris on 23 July. 

2023 Tour de France stage table

Jonas Vingegaard raced in the Basque Country this year

Tour de France route week summary

Tour de france week one.

The race began in Bilbao, starting in the Basque Country for the first time since 1992, when the Tour started in San Sebastian. The first two stages are packed full of climbs, with ten classified hills in over the opening couple of days, meaning there will be a fierce battle for the polka-dot jersey. Watch out for Basque fans going crazy on the roadside.

Stage three saw the race cross into France, which it will not leave for the rest of the 18 days. As expected we saw a sprint finish in Bayonne, even after four categorised climbs en-route. Nothing is easy this year.

The fourth day was another sprint, on a motor racing circuit in Nogaro, as the race moved, ominously, towards the Pyrenees. The Hors Categorie Col de Soudet on stage five was the first proper mountain of the race, and was followed by the Col de Marie Blanque, which has tough gradients. A GC day early on, although they are all GC days, really.

Stage five was a mountain top finish in Cauterets-Cambasque, but its gradients didn't catch too many out; it is the Col d'Aspin and Col du Tourmalet that will put people through it.

The seventh day of the race was a chance for the riders to relax their legs as the race headed northwest to an almost nailed-on sprint finish, before another opportunity for the the remaining fast men presented itself on stage eight - after two category four climbs towards the end, and an uphill finish.

The long first week of the race - which will have felt longer because last year had a bonus rest day - ended with the mythical Puy de Dôme.

Tour de France week two

Magnus Cort in the breakaway on stage 10 of the Tour de France 2022

The second week begins with a lumpy road stage around Clermont-Ferrand, starting from a volcano-themed theme park. This will surely be a day for the break. The next day could also be one if the sprint teams fail to get their act together, with two early categorised climbs potential ambush points.

Back into the medium mountains on stage 12, with a finish in the wine making heartland of the Beaujolais, Belleville. Another day for the break, probably, but none of the five categorised climbs are easy.

The following day, stage 13, is France's national holiday, 14 Juillet. The Grand Colombier at the end of the day is the big attraction, with its slopes expected to cause shifts on the GC. Stage 14 is yet another mountain stage as the Tour really gets serious, with the Col de la Ramaz followed by the Col de Joux Plane. The latter, 11.6km at 8.5%, will be a real test for a reduced peloton, before a downhill finish into Morzine.

The final day of week two, stage 15, is yet another day in the Alps before a rest day in Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc. There is nothing as fearsome as the previous days, but 4527m of climbing should still be feared.

Tour de France week three

Tadej Pogačar in the final time trial at the 2022 Tour de France

The third and final week begins with the race's only time trial, 22km long and with a lot of uphill. It is not a mountain event, but it is certainly not one for the pure rouleurs .

Stage 17 looks like the race's Queen Stage, with the final climb up to the Col de la Loze looking incredibly tough on paper, and in real life. That follows the Col de Saisies, the Cormet de Roselend and the Côte de Longefoy, adding up to 5,100m of climbing. The race might be decided on this day.

After that, there is a nice day for the sprinters on stage 18, with a flat finish in Bourg-en-Bresse surely one for the fast men. The next day, stage 19 could be a breakaway day or a sprint finish, depending on how desperate teams are feeling, or how powerful the remaining leadout trains are.

The final mountainous day comes on the penultimate stage, with the men following the Femmes lead and finishing in Le Markstein. However, there's no Grand Ballon, just the Petit Ballon, and so unless something chaotic happens, there should not be great time switches on this stage.

Then, at last, there is the usual finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, after the race heads out of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, which has a long-term deal to host the start of Paris-Nice too. ASO country.

Remember, this will be the last time Paris hosts the Tour de France until 2025. So, be prepared.

Tour de France 2023: The stages

Stage one: Bilbao to Bilbao (182km)

The opening stage is very lumpy

There was no easing into the Tour de France for the peloton this year, with a tough, punchy day in the Basque Country. Adam Yates took the first yellow jersey of the 2023 Tour de France after a scintillating stage in the Basque Country that saw the overall battle for the Tour take shape at the earliest opportunity.

The Briton emerged clear over the top of the final climb of the stage, the short and steep Côte de Pike, with his twin brother Simon a few seconds behind him. The pair worked well together to stay clear of the chasing bunch of GC contenders before Adam rode his brother off his wheel inside the final few hundred metres to claim victory.

Stage two: Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saint Sebastian (208.9km)

Still in the Basque Country, there is a Klasikoa theme to stage two

This was the longest stage of the Tour, surprisingly.  Five more categorised climbs meant  it was unlikely to be a sprint stage, including the Jaizkibel, famous from the Clasica San Sebastian, tackled on its eastern side 20km from the finish. This second stage from Vitoria Gasteiz to San Sebastian on the Basque coast followed many of the roads of the San Sebastian Classic, held here every summer.

An early break was soon established in the first 50km and established a three-minute advantage. However, the break was reeled in and a group, including the yellow jersey Adam Yates, pressed towards the finish with Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) clearly hoping it would finish in a sprint. 

Victor Lafay (Cofidis) had other ideas however, and with all and sundry already having attacked Van Aert, Lafay finally made it stick with a kilometre to go, holding off the reduced bunch all the way to the line.

Stage three: Amorebiata-Etxano to Bayonne (187.4km)

Still some hills, but this should be a sprint stage

The third stage took the riders from Amorebieta-Etxano in the Basque Country and back into France, finishing at Bayonne in what was always tipped to be a bunch sprint.  Ultimately, despite a very strong showing in the leadout by Fabio Jakobsen's Soudal-Quick Step team, it was Jasper Philipsen who triumphed , having benefited from a deluxe leadout by team-mate Mathieu Van Der Poel.

Mark Cavendish, who is hunting for a record 35th stage win in what will be his final Tour de France, was sixth.

Stage four: Dax to Nogaro (181.8km)

A nailed on bunch sprint, surely. Surely!

Now this one was always going to be a sprint finish, right? It finished on a motor racing circuit in Nogaro, meaning teams have a long old time to sort their leadout trains.  After a sleepy day out all hell broke lose on the finishing circuit with a series of high speed crashes. Jasper Philipsen was one of the few sprinters to still have a lead-out man at his disposal and when that lead-out man is of the quality of Mathieu van der Poel he was always going to be very difficult to beat. So it proved with Australian Caleb Ewan chasing him down hard but unable to come around him.  Philipsen's win handed him the green jersey too .

Stage five: Pau to Laruns (162.7km)

The first proper mountain, and the first sorting out, as early as stage five

The first Hors Categorie climb of the race came on stage five, the Col de Soudet, which is 15.2km at 7.2%, before the Col de Marie-Blanque and its steep gradients. It certainly ignited the GC battle!  

A break that at one point contained 37 riders was never allowed more than a few minutes, but that proved unwise for Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar behind. Ultimately, with the break already splintering on the final big climb – the Col de Marie-Blanque – Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe), riding his first Tour de France, attacked. 

With Hindley time trialling the largely downhill 18km to the finish, Vingegaard attempted to chase him down – and put time into Pogačar as he did so.

Picking up strays from the early break on the way, Vingegaard got to within 34 seconds of Hindley, but it wasn't enough to stop the Australian from taking the stage win, and the yellow jersey .

Stage six: Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque (144.9km)

While in the Pyrenees, why not tackle a few more mountains?

A day of aggressive racing in the Pyrenees towards the first summit finish saw Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) take the yellow jersey but Tadej Pogačar (UAE Emirates) win the stage .

Having had his team set a blistering pace on the Col du Tourmalet, Vingegaard attacked with 4km until the summit. Only Pogačar could follow him as yellow jersey holder Jai Hindley dropped back to the peloton

Having joined up with super domestique Wout van Aert over the top, the group of favourites were towed up the first half of the final climb before Vingegaard attacked. Once again Pogačar followed and with two kilometers to go the Slovenian counter-attacked.

He clawed back nearly half a minute by the line, making the race for yellow a three horse race between those two and Hindley in the process. 

Stage seven: Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux (169.9km)

Bordeaux is always a sprint finish

Renowned as a sprint finish town, Bordeaux didn't disappoint the hopeful fastmen –except perhaps for Mark Cavendish, who had to concede victory to hat-trick man Jasper Philipsen, despite a very strong charge for the line from the Manxman .

With Cavendish hunting that elusive 35th record stage win, and having won here last time the Tour came visiting in 2010, many eyes were on the Astana Qazaqstan rider, with on-form Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) who has won twice already, starting as favourite.

The day began with Arkéa-Samsic's Simon Gugliemi forging what turned out to be a solo break that lasted 130 kilometres. He was joined by Pierre Latour (TotalEnergies) and Nans Peters (Ag2r-Citroën) halfway through the stage, the trio forming a purposeful triumvirate of home riders.

However, with the sprinters and their teams on the hunt and few places to hide on what was a hot day crammed with long, straight roads, the break served only as a placeholder for the day's main action in Bordeaux.

A technical finish with roundabouts aplenty, first Jumbo-Visma (in the service of GC leader Jonas Vingegaard) and then Alpecin-Deceuninck took the race by the scruff of the neck in the final. Philipsen enjoyed a marquee leadout from team-mate Mathieu Van Der Poel, but when Cavendish turned on the afterburners at around 150m and leapt forward, the whole cycling world held its breath.

That 35th stage win had to wait for another day though, with Philipsen sweeping past in what was yet another command performance from the Belgian.

Stage eight: Libourne to Limoges (200.7km)

Three categorised climbs in the final 70km could catch people out

Mads Pedersen powered to victory up a punchy finish on stage eight of the  Tour de France , managing to hold off green jersey  Jasper Philipsen  in the process.

Pedersen, the Lidl-Trek rider, now has two Tour stage wins to his name, in a finish which mixed pure sprinters and punchier riders. Alpecin-Deceuninck's Philipsen was third, with Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) in third. To prove how mixed the top ten was, however, Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) finished behind the likes of Corbin Strong (Israel-Premier Tech) and Bryan Coquard (Cofidis).

On a day which could have been one for the breakaway, the race was controlled expertly by Jumbo, Trek and Alpecin for their options, and so the escapees were never allowed much time. Sadly, stage eight turned out to Mark Cavendish's last - the Astana-Qazaqstan rider crashed heavily and was forced to abandon .

Stage nine: Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dôme (184km)

The Puy de Dôme is back, and is vicious

In a north American showdown it was Canada that came out on top as  Michael Woods  beat American rival  Matteo Jorgenson  to the win atop the legendary Puy de Dôme.

Jorgenson had gone solo form a breakaway with 40km left to race. However, on the slopes of the Puy de Dôme where the gradient remains over 105 for more than four kilometres, Woods closed the gap and came around Jorgenson with just 600m left to go.

In the final kilometre, of what had been a blisteringly hot day with temperatures north of 30 degree Celsius, Tadej Pogačar managed to drop Jonas Vingegaard but the Jumbo-Visma captain dug deep to minimise his losses and came across the line eight seconds down.

Stage 10: Vulcania to Issoire (162.7km)

Five categorised climbs over this Volcanic stage

The breakaway had its day in Issoire, as Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious) won beneath the scorching sun in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. 

After a frantic start, the mood finally settled and a 14-rider move went clear. Krists Neilands (Israel Premier Tech) launched a solo bid with around 30km remaining, but was caught in the closing moments by a chasing group led by Bilbao. The Spaniard then policed attacks in the finale, before sprinting to his team's first victory at this year's race. 

"For Gino," Bilbao said afterwards, dedicating his win to his late teammate, Gino Mäder .  

Stage 11: Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins (179.8km)

The flat finalé hints at a sprint, but it could be a break day

After a difficult previous day that was hot and hilly, the bunch allowed the break to go very quickly, with Andrey Amador, Matis Louvel and Daniel Oss quickly gaining three minutes. They were kept on a tight leash though, with the sprinters' teams eyeing a bunch finish. And this they delivered, with Jasper Philipsen winning a fourth stage after a tricky finale.

Stage 12: Roanne to Belleville-en-Beaujolais (168.8km)

Hills return, with some steep, punchy ones towards the end

Just like stage ten, Thursday's stage 12 was a fast and frenetic affair on the road to Belleville-en-Beaujolais. A strong group of puncheur type riders eventually got up the road after the breakaway took more than 80 kilometres to form. Ion Izagirre (Cofidis) came out on top at the finish, soloing to the line after a big attack on the final climb of the day. 

Stage 13: Châtillon-Sur-Chalaronne to Grand Colombier (138km)

Welcome to the Alps, here's an hors categorie climb

Michał Kwiatkowski took an impressive solo victory on the summit finish of the Grand Colombier. The Polish rider caught and passed the remnants of the day's breakaway which included Great Britain's James Shaw to grab his second-ever Tour stage win. Behind the Ineos rider, Tadej Pogačar attacked and took eight seconds back on Jonas Vingegaard in the fight for the yellow jersey. 

Stage 14: Annemasse to Morzine Les Portes du Soleil (151.8km)

Five categorised climbs, four of which are one and above. Ouch.

Carlos Rodríguez announced himself on his Tour de France debut on stage 14 with a career-defining victory in Morzine. While all eyes were on Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar, the Spaniard broke free on the descent of the Col de Joux Plane and descended as if on rails to the finish. 

Stage 15: Les Gets Les Portes du Soleil to Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc (179km)

Back to a summit finish, there is no escape at this Tour

The breakaway had its day at the summit of Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc. After dedicating his career to domestique duties, the victory went to Wout Poels (Bahrain Victorious), who launched a late attack on the steepest slopes and held off Wout van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) to the line.

Stage 16: Passy to Combloux ITT (22.4km)

A time trial! But not a flat one

Stage 16 brought the fewest time trial kilometres at the Tour de France in 90 years. On the uphill test to Combloux, Jonas Vingegaard proved the strongest , and by quite a way, too. The Dane's winning margin of 1-38 over Tadej Pogačar left him in the driving seat to taking his second Tour title.

Stage 17: Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc to Courchevel (165.7km)

Back to  the proper mountains, and there will be no let up on the final Wednesday

The Queen stage brought a career-defining victory for Austrian Felix Gall (AG2R Citroën), but all eyes were on the GC battle, and the demise of Tadej Pogačar. The UAE Team Emirates rider cracked on the slopes of the Col de la Loze, losing almost six minutes to Jonas Vingegaard, and slipping to 7-35 in the overall standings.

Stage 18: Moûtiers to Bourg-en-Bresse (184.9km)

Two category four climbs on the road to a chicken-themed sprint

Denmark's Kasper Asgreen put in one of the best performances of the race to grab his first-ever Tour victory . The Soudal Quick-Step rider was part of a four man breakaway that managed to hold on all the way to the line by just a handful of seconds ahead of the peloton.

Stage 19: Moirans-en-Montagne to Poligny (172.8km)

Another sprint, maybe, or a heartbreaking chase which fails to bring the breakaway back

Matej Mohorič of Bahrain Victorious took an emotional victory in Poligny after a chaotic day of racing. The Slovenian rider launched an attack with Kasper Asgreen and Ben O'Connor on the final climb of the hilly stage before beating his breakaway compatriots in a three-up sprint for the line. It was Mohorič's third-ever Tour victory.

Stage 20: Belfort to Le Markstein Fellering (133.5km)

One last chance. Six categorised climbs, will it shake up the GC?

The race might be very near Germany at this point, but Belfort remained French after the Franco-Prussian War, unlike the territory the penultimate stage travels into. 

This is the last chance saloon for all teams and riders who aren’t sprinters, especially those with GC ambitions. However, it is not quite the task of the previous Alpine days, with the six categorised climbs not the most testing. Still, there will be a lot of people trying to make things happen.

Stage 21: Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Paris (115.1km)

The classic Parisian sprint. Lovely.

This will be the last time the Tour heads to Paris until at least 2025, so make the most of those shots of the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées. The classic procession will happen for the first 55km until the race hits the Champs for the first time 60km in. From that point on, anything goes, although that anything will probably be a bunch sprint.

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Tour de France 2023: Route and stages

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The breakaway has made it through the border, at km 106. Last time the Tour visited Switzerland, in 2012, Thibaut Pinot (FDJ) had claimed the victory at Porrentruy.

Eight Swiss riders are still in the bunch after Mathias Frank abandoned during stage 14: Gregory Rast and Fabian Cancellara (Trek-Segafredo), Reto Hollenstein and Martin Elmiger (IAM Cycling), Michael Schär (BMC), Steve Morabito and Sébastien Reichenbach (FDJ) and Michael Albasini (Orica-BikeExchange).

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Find the right adventure for you through France and Switzerland. We've got 66 tours going to France and Switzerland, starting from just 5 days in length, and the longest tour is 26 days. The most popular month to go is July, which has the highest number of tour departures.

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Harmonious Europe

It was an amazing experience, thank you for such an awesome trip. It was wonderfully planned and executed. Thanks to all the guides esp. Thierry, Gabriella & Begonia. Me and my parents enjoyed the trip to the fullest and would recommend to family/friends. Thanks & Regards, Aparna U

Joyful Treasures

The trip was good enough as we expected. Hotels were good.here are the bad and good things I noticed abt this trip:- There was no wifi in the bus. In Paris and Rome we were dropped in the middle of the town and was told to return on our own which was not expected and a little bit inconvenient. I was told by customer service that I could buy Louver museum ticket from the guide after reaching Paris but it was not available. Guide Linus was with us for 5 days and he was very good, kind and helping all. Morcotte was too hot so it was better not to make a stay there even though it was for 40-60 minutes. In Italy we had different guides each day but they too managed the trip very well and nicely. Overall it was a good experience

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peter smith was the key he was a great guide but also just a great person he was extremely helpful at all times. And his have us carry the picnic lunches and then preparing them on the trail was a great idea all guides should do this we all carried some part of the lunch then we prepared it as a group each day we all enjoyed this immensely I could go on all day about this guys he was just a peach of a guy would recommend and use him again. Please thank him again for me

6 Days Spain France & Switzerland tour from Barcelona end in Zurich

The tour was well organised and the Guide were friendly and cooperative. Thank you for the experience.

Tour du Mont Blanc TMB Circuit

What a great Tour Mont Blanc Circuit trek through No Roads!!! Luca was an exceptional guide in every way! He is extremely knowledgeable about everything, very friendly and sociable, on top of all the logistics, has a great sense of humor plus a delightful accent! Not only was the scenery stunning every day but we also lucked out with perfect weather the whole trip. The hotels were very nice and the food was plentiful and mostly very good. I highly recommend this tour with this particular company!!!

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What a great introduction to the Mont Blanc circuit! We covered Northern half of the 170km circuit anticlockwise from Camoyeur, Italy to Chamonix in France The trip would have been perfect with hikers better vetted! There is a 15 min gap between the front and back of group sometimes! The guide was refreshing! I appreciate his introducing us the main food of each country everyday, different cheeses from each country, different meals,... the lunches were delicious! I put on weight despite the hike! The accommodation was a shock to me though! Unless you don’t mind bunking in with ten others, once with ten mattresses in the room! Better to get a twin room if you can . Apart from the two suggestions, the trip is perfect!

Tour du Mont Blanc Trek

We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our guide, Spike Reid went above and beyond in helping to smooth things and accommodate all levels of hikers in the group. I can’t emphasize enough how helpful and knowledgeable he was. The scenery can’t be beat and the size of the group was perfect.

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All hotels were very good. The sights we saw were good. The bus had no bathroom. The guides were average. They were often unclear with their instructions, for example they say meet in the lobby at 8am, but no one is there and people are outside getting on the bus. I did like the interesting history one guide gave.

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Tour de Suisse 2023 route

The eight-day stage race in Switzerland features two time trials and over 18,000 metres of climbing

Stage 8: St. Gallen - Abtwil (ITT) 25.7km

The 86th edition of the Tour de Suisse, June , begins in central Switzerland before heading westward to Fribourg, Vaud and Valais regions.  The Queen Stage, on the fifth day features the Alpine crossings of Furka, Oberalp and Albula.

The route will then move eastward to the Thurgau and St. Gallen regions for the two final stages, ending the eight-day race with a time trial. The race divvies out plenty of climbing – more than 18,000 metres over 1097 kilometres in eight days.

Stage 1: Einsiedeln - Einsiedeln (ITT) 12.7km

This year's opener is an individual time trial in the monastery village of Einsiedeln on June 11, 2023. Though not considered a classic prologue at 12.7km long, stage 1 is expected to be a fast time trial with small time gaps for the contenders.

Stage 2: Beromünster - Nottwil, 173.7km

Stage 2 heads to the Mittelland for a hilly 174km circuit between Beromünster and Nottwil. However, as is often the case in Switzerland, sprinter stage or not, the terrain is not completely flat. In addition to speed, riders must overcome a total of 1,890 metres in altitude before they can fight for the stage win.

Stage 3: Tafers - Villars-sur-Ollon, 143.8km

Stage 3 with 2677 metres of climbing, the first stage in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, will provide the first mountain finish of the Tour de Suisse 2023. After the start in Tafers, the category 1 Col des Mosses is the first major obstacle of the day. The final climb to Villars-sur-Ollon is that the real test comes at the end of the 144km stage.

Stage 4: Monthey - Leukerbad, 152.5km

After more than 70 years the Tour de Suisse returns to Monthey for stage 4, which starts off with a 24 kilometre loop. Though the first 80 kilometres is completely flat, this stage will by no means be a rest day. The first challenge will take place on the ascent to Crans-Montana, a category 1 climb, 96km into the stage. The route follows more roller coaster terrain until the mountain finish in Leukerbad. The peloton will climb 1,500 metres of altitude on the 152.5km stage.

Stage 5: Fiesch - La Punt, 211km

The Queen Stage on June 15, 2023, has 4,700 metres of altitude difference spread over 211 kilometres. With the Alpine passes of Furka (the highest peak of this year’s Tour de Suisse), Oberalp and Albula, this will be an extremely tough stage. Shortly after the start in Fiesch, the peloton will begin climbing the hors categorie Furkapass (2,429m), with the summit coming  38.7km after the drop of the flag. The climb of the category 1 Oberalp Pass follows quickly. The third and final climb of the day, the hors categorie ascent of Albula Pass (2312m), crests with only 10 kilometres left in stage 5. The last kilometres will also require honed descent skills on the way to the finish in La Punt.

Stage 6: La Punt - Oberwil-Lieli, 215.3km

Stage 6 at 215km, is the longest of this year’s Tour de Suisse. From the start in  La Punt, the riders have to master the Albula Pass from the opposite direction to the previous day. A series of flat sections precede a steady up-and-down course for the last 50 kilometres or so. The last 2.4 kilometres to the finish are uphill to the finish in Oberwil-Lieli.

Stage 7: Tübach - Weinfelden, 162.7km

The concluding weekend of this year's men's tour will start with a classic stage from Tübach to Weinfelden. Starting off with a flat start loop along Lake Constance, the 160km long stage 7 passes through the hilly Appenzell region. The terrain gets hillier with short and punchy climbs at the course enter the half-cantons of Appenzell Inner- Ausserrhoden before flattening out slightly on the way to the finish. This penultimate stage  could provide a final opportunity for the sprinters to steal the limelight.

Stage 8, on June 18, is the 25.7km individual time trial from St. Gallen to Abtwil with 415 metres of climbing.

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Meet the Tour de France 2023 Team

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July is on the horizon and that only means one thing, It’s Le Tour Time!

This year the Tour de France will start in the Basque Country and achieving podium with Ben O’Connor will be a massive focus for the AG2R Citroën Team. The team is confident that Ben O’Connor can bring a great result, which he proved with his podium at the Critérium du Dauphiné.

AG2R Citroën Team presents the eight riders who will head to the start of the Tour de France 2023:

• BEN O'CONNOR
• OLIVER NAESEN
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• AURÉLIEN PARET-PEINTRE
• BENOÎT COSNEFROY
• STAN DEWULF
• CLÉMENT BERTHET

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Tour de Suisse - an intense eight-day Pro WorldTour and cycling fest

The exciting Tour de Suisse, part of the UCI World Tour held from the 11th to the 20th of June, is an ideal test for the pro riders in the peloton to gauge their fitness before the Tour de France two weeks later. Over eight days, the riders will climb over 18,000m and race more than 1,000km, including two time-trial events in this 86th edition. Switzerland will host this prestigious event for the pro riders, as a challenging bucket list event for recreational cyclists in a unique format, a fun ride for kids, and a full-on cycling festival. Tour de Suisse is typically a tour of classic climbs and testing terrain for the pro riders to tackle over difficult distances, and we will also sample just a taste of a few of the stages virtually on ROUVY.

Important locations in the Tour de Suisse

The route begins in the centre of Switzerland with an individual Time Trial and then heads west to the mediaeval cities of Fribourg, Vaud and Valais. The queen stage, or the most demanding day is on Stage 5, over 211 km, and will include 4,700m of brutal climbing, and also:

• Some of the most spectacular and beautiful parts of the Swiss Alps.
• Featuring notorious and iconic climbs such as the Furka, Oberalp and Albula.
• Requiring good descending skills from the riders.

Iconic climbs for the pros

You can read some interesting facts about the Albula Pass, an engineering marvel, before riding it yourself. The riders receive a double dose of the climb as they must also ride up the other side of the pass the following day in the 215 km Stage 6, the longest stage in the event. The route then goes eastwards for the concluding locations in Switzerland's Thurgau and St. Gallen regions. Test your indoor climbing skills on the Albula against the leaderboard on STRAVA .

The women’s Tour de Suisse makes history in 2023

The exciting women's four-day Tour de Suisse UCI pro-stage race, for the first time in its short history, will be held at the highest level UCI Women's World Tour. It follows after Stage 7 of the men's race and makes its way into the country's eastern region with a start in Weinfelden and a finish in the beautiful village of Ebnat-Kappel. The entire women's route will go through the Cantons of Thurgau and St. Gallen and won't include the Swiss Alps but will feature 5,000 metres of climbing over a challenging 327-kilometre course.

Surviving World War 2 - the show must go on!

For many years the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia held the central stage with their well-known beginnings in 1902 and 1909, respectively. The inaugural edition of the Tour de Suisse, took place in 1933, organised by the Swiss Cyclists and MotorCyclists Federation to celebrate their 50th anniversary and support cyclists' sport and legitimacy on Swiss roads.

Initially, only Swiss pros participated in the 'Little Tour de Suisse' event. Half a million spectators arrived to cheer on the first edition of the 5 stage event, with 64 entrants and 46 finishers crossing the finish line in Zurich. At the time, WW2 participants entered the challenging race motivated by the fact that they could make a small living in tough economic times when they experienced persistent food rationing and shortages of cycling spare parts like bicycle tires. The attitude of the event organisers was that cycling event must go on despite the war.

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Legends of the TdS over time

In 1949 the organisers of the tour were thrilled to have the four greats of Fausto Coppi (historical footage), Gino Bartali, Hugo Koblet and Ferdy Kübler included in the start list. Other legends who have won stages in this event were Eddy Merckx in 1974 and Sean Kelly, Lance Armstrong and Jan Ulrich in the 1990s. Later, Fabian Cancellara and Peter Sagan (see video footage) made their mark. Sagan has won 17 stages since 2011, a record but never an overall win. He has also won the points classification every year since 2011, apart from 2016. No Swiss National Team will be in the men's starting field this year.

The winners' jerseys will consist of the winner's yellow jersey, the King and Queen of the Mountains winner's jersey in red and the Sprinter's Points jersey in black. The best young professional rider's jersey is white. Leaders in the young rider classification are usually candidates for the yellow jersey in future grand tours.

Ride on terrains from the 2023 Tour de Suisse on profiles to suit everyone, from flat to hilly, taking in magnificent scenery along the way.

Einsiedeln - Start with a TT for the fast men

On this individual time trial course , the specialists will undoubtedly be pleased that they can apply the maximum power output for the duration. The start and finish location is in Einsiedeln, near the historic Einsiedeln Abbey, where the riders will complete this fast and flat time-trial course. Ride this TT route yourself around the picturesque lake and test your TT skills.

TdS 2023 Oberwil to Lieli - Stage 6 with a sting in the tail

Stage 6 over 215 km is one of the pros' toughest and longest days, and they must tackle the iconic Albula Pass before continuing on an up-and-down course until the finish. In this shortened route in ROUVY, you will venture through a mix of flat and rolling sections through beautiful and scenic rural and urban landscapes. Save something for the final 2.45 kilometres up to the finish - a small sting in the tail at 6% average.

TdS 2023 Weinfelden - the penultimate stage 7 for the men

Challenge yourself on a rolling route and segment of Stage 7 of the TdS with one short climb in the middle part finishing as the pros will do in Weinfelden. The course is a perfect and final route for the fast men in the peloton to show their speed and strength skills at the end to the finish. The route takes you along various urban and rural landscapes through peaceful meadows and beautiful lush green forests. The pros will end in Weinfelden taking in Appenzell and Lake Constance, a popular and scenic holiday destination.

Ebnat Kappel, a segment from the pro ladies TdS event

Cycle along this beautiful and varied route starting and finishing in Ebnat Knappel , forming part of the 100km 4th and final stage of the women's UCI event now held at the highest level UCI Women's World Tour. The course begins with some climbing in the first few kilometres and is followed by a fast, steep and exhilarating downhill, which flattens out to the finish. The course takes you through semi-urban and rural and magnificent countryside in a municipality in the Wahlkreis of Toggenburg in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. The pro ladies will end off on this challenging circuit course in the women's version of the stage race.

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Where to watch Tour de France 2023 in Switzerland| Live Stream Tour de France from Switzerland on ITV (Tested)

From its humble beginnings to becoming one of the most iconic sports events globally, the Tour de France stands as a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit and our love for competition. Embarking on a trip through its rich history, stunning records, fascinating facts, and distinctive format is an exhilarating journey into the world of professional cycling.

If you are here to find out where and how to watch Tour de France 2023 in Switzerland. read this guide to the last.

Where to watch Tour de France 2023 in Switzerland?

The broadcasting rights of Tour de France 2023 is with NBC Universal for the US consumers. In Canada, you can stream the cycling event on FloBikes and on ITV in the UK. You can also watch Tour de France 2023 on ITV for free in Switzerland with a reliable VPN.

How to watch Tour de France 2023 in Switzerland for free?

Tour de France 2023 will be streaming for free on ITV 4 in the UK. All you need is a British IP address to watch the cycling event completely free from Switzerland. Here are the steps you need to follow.

1- Sign up for a reliable VPN to unblock ITV (We highly recommend ExpressVPN and NordVPN after testing)

2- Download the VPN application on your preferred device. (Both ExpressVPN and NordVPN have dedicated apps for several devices like PC, Mac, and Android devices)

3- Select a British server from the country list

4- Now open ITV.com in your browser or in-app

5- Search Tour de France 2023 on ITV from Switzerland

6- Enjoy the cycling marathon

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We have tested ExpressVPN to unblock ITV from Switzerland , and it worked perfectly. Over the past few months, we have been streaming ITV shows and sports events for free. With ExpressVPN, you can easily watch Tour de France 2023 in Switzerland  completely free.

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3- Connect to a British server

Since Tour de France 2023 is only streaming for free in the UK on ITV . You will need to connect to a British server to unblock ITV from Switzerland   or anywhere else and live stream the cycling event.

After connecting to a British IP address, open ITV.com and search for Tour de France 2023. You can now see the cycling event appearing on your screen. Hit the play button and enjoy.

Tour de France 2023- Start date?

This year’s Tour de France will start on July 1 and continue for twenty-three days, ending on July 23, 2023. The race will have 21 stages with different challenges and terrain. Only the fittest and smartest will win the yellow jersey and triumph as the winner.

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What is the race schedule for Tour de France 2023?

The Tour de France is segmented into 21 distinctive stages, each possessing its own set of opportunities and hurdles. For those keen to obtain comprehensive insights about each stage of the Tour de France, below is an in-depth rundown of the event’s itinerary.

The Tour de France has 21 different stages. Some are flat, and others have a difficult terrain. Here is the list of stages in the Tour de France.

• July 1: Stage 1 — Bilbao
• July 2: Stage 2 — Vitoria-Gastiez
• July 3: Stage 3 — Amorebieta-Etxano
• July 4: Stage 4 — Dax
• July 5: Stage 5 — Pau
• July 6: Stage 6 — Tarbes
• July 7: Stage 7 — Mont-de-Marsan
• July 8: Stage 8 — Libourne
• July 9: Stage 9 — Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat
• July 11: Stage 10 — Vulcania
• July 12: Stage 11 — Clermont-Ferrand
• July 13: Stage 12 — Roanne
• July 14: Stage 13 — Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne
• July 15: Stage 14 — Annemasse
• July 16: Stage 15 — Les Gets Les Portes Du Soleil
• July 18: Stage 16 — Passy
• July 19: Stage 17 — Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc
• July 20: Stage 18 — Moutiers
• July 21: Stage 19 — Moirans-en-Montagne
• July 22: Stage 20 — Belfort
• July 23: Stage 21 — Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

What channel is Tour de France 2023 on in Switzerland

Tour de France 2023 will be streaming for free on ITV in the UK. The best way to watch it from Switzerland is on ITV with an ExpressVPN account. A VPN changes your IP address and you can access regionally restricted websites from anywhere, like ITV in this case.

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If you are looking for a local streaming option, check out SRG SSR’s website. SRG has live streamed sports previously. We have watched FIFA World Cup in Italian, French, and German on it. Here is the official website.

Swiss Broadcasting Corporation is the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation founded in 1931 and a holding company of 26 radio and television stations. BERN-based Swiss Broadcasting Corporation is a non-profit organization funded primarily from radio and television licensing fees.

Since Switzerland follows direct democracy and has four official languages (German, French, Italian, and Romansh), the public service broadcasting sector has a complex organizational structure. The headquarters of SRG SSR is in Bern. A central council of members from the four organizations appoints the board of directors, which oversees the organization.

• For German language: Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)
• For the French language: Radio-television Suisse (RTS)
• For the Italian language: Radio-television Svizzera di lingua Italiana (RSI)
• For Romansh language:  Radio-television Svizra Rumantscha (RTR)

These four businesses continue SRG SSR as a joint central production and broadcasting association. The ten-language news portal Swiss info is the fifth commercial subdivision of the SRG SSR. Six affiliated businesses create TV shows, Teletext pages, books, ads, and audience research.

SRF 1, RTS Un, and RSI La 1 were the only television stations available in the entirety of Switzerland until all terrestrial broadcasts were terminated on June 3rd. However, the other networks are accessible in the linguistic areas indicated by the broadcasting language and nationally via cable, satellite, and the Internet. The SRG SSR’s first high-definition television channel was called HD Suisse. The four SRG SSR language networks were used for programming. 

SRG SSR offers free access to all television channels online. Due to transmission rights on all television stations, it is impossible to see it outside Switzerland. The only tv network available online outside of Switzerland is RTS Couleur 3. Every radio program is heard outside of Switzerland.

What’s happening in Tour de France 2023?

Tour de France is really heating up! It’s July 19th, 2023 and Jonas Vingegaard is so close to defending his title as Tour champion. After a brutal stage 17 in the mountains yesterday, Vingegaard has opened up a huge lead of over 7 minutes on his main rival Tadej Pogacar.

Pogacar, the two-time former winner, totally cracked on the final big climb. He got dropped with 15km to go and even told his team radio “I’m gone, I’m dead.” Ouch. Meanwhile, Vingegaard powered up the climb looking strong. He finished 4th on the stage behind winner Felix Gall and Simon Yates.

This feels like a decisive moment in the battle between Vingegaard and Pogacar. Just a few days ago in the time trial, Vingegaard had extended his lead from 10 seconds to almost 2 minutes. But now he leads by a whopping 7 minutes 35 seconds! Barring a disaster, it’s looking really good for Vingegaard to defend his title when the race finishes in Paris on Sunday. He was clearly pumped up after the stage yesterday, celebrating by kissing his hand as he crossed the finish line.

What an exciting Tour this has been between Vingegaard and Pogacar! It will be interesting to see if Pogacar can bounce back in these last few stages or if Vingegaard has this thing locked up.

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What to expect from Tour de France?

The Tour de France came to life in 1903, conceived by a French newspaper, L’Auto, as an audacious marketing strategy to boost circulation. Since then, it has grown into a global phenomenon, capturing the hearts of sports enthusiasts worldwide, except during the two World Wars when the race had to be suspended.

The Record Books

Through the years, the Tour has generated an impressive array of records. The most overall wins (seven) belong to four cyclists: Jacques Anquetil of France, Eddy Merckx of Belgium, Bernard Hinault of France, and Miguel Indurain of Spain, as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021. However, the record for the most stage wins is held by the legendary Eddy Merckx, with an astonishing 34 victories.

Intriguing Facts

Some captivating facts about the Tour de France make the race even more intriguing. For example, did you know the slowest Tour took place in 1919, with an average speed of just 24.056 km/h, while the fastest was in 2005, averaging a lightning-fast 41.654 km/h? Or that the “Lanterne Rouge,” which is the unofficial title awarded to the last finisher of the race, is often a position sought after for the popularity and publicity it attracts?

The Unique Format

The Tour de France is structured into 21 stages, spanning a course that usually covers around 3,500 kilometers across France and occasionally neighboring countries. The stages vary from flat to hilly and mountain stages, as well as individual and sometimes team time trials, adding to the variety and excitement.

The leader in each classification wears a unique jersey: the iconic Yellow Jersey for the overall leader (General Classification), the Green Jersey for the best sprinter (Points Classification), the Polka Dot Jersey for the best climber (Mountain Classification), and the White Jersey for the best young rider under 26.

In Conclusion

The Tour de France is not just a cycling race; it is a test of willpower, endurance, and strategy. It is a thrilling spectacle that enthralls millions every year. Its rich history, notable records, intriguing facts, and distinctive format make it a truly unparalleled event in the sporting world. As the riders cycle through the picturesque landscapes of France, they’re not only competing for the prestigious title but are also weaving a new chapter in the storied history of the Tour.

Whether you’re an avid cycling fan or just a casual observer, there is always something new to learn, admire, and be inspired by in the Tour de France.

Who will win the Tour de France 2023?

The upcoming 2023 Tour de France is anticipated to be a thrilling competition, with numerous decorated cyclists vying for the highly sought-after victory. The reigning champion, Jonas Vingegaard, is firmly set on retaining his title. However, formidable challengers, including two-time winner Tadej Pogačar, stand in his path.

The quest for the iconic Yellow Jersey is poised to be an intense test of endurance and determination, with a host of skilled cyclists such as Mikel Landa, David Gaudu, Enric Mas, Richard Carapaz, Romain Bardet, Jai Hindley, Simon Yates, and Dani Martinez ready to make their impact. Given the unique strategies and styles each cyclist brings, the 2023 Tour de France promises a dynamic mix of adrenaline-filled excitement and unpredictable twists.

How long is the Tour de France?

The Tour de France typically covers a route of approximately 3,500 kilometers (or about 2,200 miles) throughout its duration. The race, held over 23 days in July, consists of 21 one-day stages spread over these days, with two rest days included. However, the exact distance varies each year, depending on the course chosen by the event organizers.

How many miles are there in Tour de France?

The Tour de France usually encompasses a route approximately 2,200 miles long, equivalent to around 3,500 kilometers. However, this exact distance may vary from year to year, depending on the course outlined by the event’s organizers.

How many miles per day does a rider complete?

In the Tour de France, the daily distance a cyclist covers can vary widely depending on the stage’s layout. Given the Tour’s total distance, around 2,200 miles or 3,500 kilometers, and typically 21 racing days, riders are estimated to travel an average of roughly 104 miles (or about 167 kilometers) each day. However, stages can vary from shorter ones around 30 miles (48 kilometers) in individual time trials or mountain stages, to longer ones exceeding 150 miles (241 kilometers).

What is the 3km rule in the Tour de France?

The 3km rule in the Tour de France protects cyclists from losing time due to unforeseen events like accidents or mechanical issues during the final 3 kilometers of a flat stage. Under this rule, if a cyclist faces any such problems within the last 3 kilometers, their time is registered as the same as the group they were with during the incident.

Therefore, any delay in this zone doesn’t affect their overall timing, preventing potential time penalties. However, this rule generally doesn’t apply to mountain stages or individual time trials due to their unique nature.

How many hours a day do Tour de France riders ride?

The time Tour de France riders spend cycling each day can significantly vary, typically between 4 to 6 hours, depending on the stage’s nature and distance. Flat stages, which are faster and have fewer inclines, are generally completed in 4 to 5 hours. In contrast, more difficult and slow-paced mountain stages can last 6 hours or more. Individual time trials, on the other hand, are shorter and often finish in less than an hour.

However, these times only represent the actual race. When including warm-up routines, cool-down exercises, meals, and other preparatory activities, the riders’ daily commitments during the Tour de France become considerably longer.

Where does Tour de France begin and end?

The starting place of the Tour de France changes every year, but it always ends in Paris since 1975. The race in 2023 will start in Bilbao, Spain, on July 1 and will finish at Champs-Élysées, Paris, on July 23.

How much do Tour de France bikers get paid?

The Tour de France’s yearly prize money is distributed among riders based on their achievements in the race. As of 2021, the winner of the overall General Classification earns €500,000, with additional cash prizes for those up to the 20th position.

There are also cash awards for various classifications, such as stage wins, points competition (green jersey), mountain competition (polka dot jersey), best young rider (white jersey), and the “super combativity” prize for the most aggressive rider, among others.

It’s worth noting that, although not required, it’s traditional in professional cycling for these winnings to be shared among team members, including riders and support staff, as a gesture of appreciation for their collective efforts.

Additionally, riders earn salaries from their teams, with amounts varying greatly depending on the cyclist’s value and experience. While some top riders may earn several million euros per year, others may have a more modest income.

How to take part in Tour de France?

Anyone can try to get into the Tour de France, but there are a few things you need to know before trying to join the race.

1- You have to be a professional bike racer

2- You have to be chosen by a team that’s racing in the Tour de France

To become a professional and get chosen by a team, you have to be really good at racing. A really good racer usually starts young and works hard to get better over time.

What happened with the lady who made a mess at Tour de France?

In 2021, a 31-year-old lady jumped onto the track during the Tour de France with a sign for her grandparents. This didn’t go well. Tony Martin, a bike racer from Germany, crashed into her and fell, which led to more crashes.

Two bike racers got hurt really bad and had to leave the race to get checked by doctors. The lady left the scene quickly after seeing the problems she caused, but she turned herself in to the police on June 30. She had to pay a fine of $1,350, and a court in Brest made her pay an extra $1 as a way to say sorry.

Who was the winner of Tour de France 2022?

A Danish cyclist named Jonas Vingegaard, who rides for team Jumbo-Visma, won the 2022 Tour de France.

How much does a bike for Tour de France cost?

There are nineteen different companies that make bikes for the Tour de France. The price of each bike is different, depending on the company. On average, you might have to pay between £10,000 and £14,000 for one of these bikes.

A bike racer can use two bikes in one day. But the main riders might use more.

Here are some well-known bikes:

• Soudal-QuickStep’s Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7
• Bob Jungels’ BMC Timemachine Road from the 2022 Tour
• Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V4RS
• Ineos Grenadiers’ Pinarello Bolide F

How fast do Tour de France riders ride?

How fast a rider can go depends on the track and the rider themselves. According to bicycling.com, an everyday rider can ride at speeds between 19 to 20 mph, while a professional can reach up to 31 mph on the same track.

On a flat track, an everyday rider can go at speeds between 17 to 18 mph, while a professional rider can go as fast as 28 mph.

How many teams are in Tour de France 2023?

In the 2023 edition of the Tour de France, a total of 22 teams are slated to participate. Among these, 18 were handpicked from the UCI WorldTeams by the event’s planners, while the remaining four were Pro teams. The Pro teams selected to partake in the 2023 Tour de France are as follows.

• Israel–Premier Tech
• Lotto–Dstny
• Team TotalEnergies
• Uno-X Pro Cycling Team

Lotto–Dstny and Team TotalEnergies are among the highest-placed teams this year, followed by Israel–Premier Tech and Uno-X Pro Cycling Team. The remaining teams are listed below.

• AG2R Citroën Team
• Alpecin–Deceuninck
• Arkéa–Samsic
• Astana Qazaqstan Team
• Bora–Hansgrohe
• EF Education–EasyPost
• Groupama–FDJ
• Ineos Grenadiers
• Intermarché–Circus–Wanty
• Movistar Team
• Soudal–Quick-Step
• Team Bahrain Victorious
• Team DSM–Firmenich
• Team Jayco–AlUla
• Team Jumbo–Visma
• UAE Team Emirates

Which country has the most cyclists in Tour de France 2023?

The Tour de France features teams and cyclists hailing from across the globe. France boasts the highest number of competitors with 25 riders, followed by Belgium and Denmark with 18 and 13 riders, respectively. The full roster of participants is as follows.

There is no rider from Canada or Sweden in Tour de France 2023.

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