Tour de France
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The Tour de France is an annual men's bicycle race held primarily in France, consisting of 21 daylong stages in 23 days and covering about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles). It is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious and difficult bicycle race.
The Tour has taken place annually since its debut in 1903, except for stoppages caused by World Wars I (1915-18) and II (1940-46). As the race gained prominence and popularity, its reach began to extend around the world. What was once a primarily French field is now a global contingent.
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MoreThe Tour de France is an annual men's bicycle race held primarily in France, consisting of 21 daylong stages in 23 days and covering about 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles). It is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious and difficult bicycle race.
The Tour has taken place annually since its debut in 1903, except for stoppages caused by World Wars I (1915-18) and II (1940-46). As the race gained prominence and popularity, its reach began to extend around the world. What was once a primarily French field is now a global contingent.
Traditionally, the race is held mainly in the month of July. While the route changes each year, the format stays the same, including time trials, the passage through the mountain chains of the Pyrenees and Alps, and the finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The race alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise circuits of France, occasionally passing through nearby countries.
Subject ID: 5403
Subject ID: 5403
