How to Not Finish Last in Tour de France Fantasy

Rule your mini-league, or at least avoid ignominious defeat, with these strategies.

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Don’t be Lee. Sure, he was able to carve nine hours off his sentence by scarfing a bunch of waffles, but it’s far better to just…not finish last.

There are several fantasy games around the Tour, all with different rules, and some of them get a little arcane. We’re focusing on two: the official fantasy Tour from the organizers , and VeloGames’s long-running fantasy competition, simply called VeloGames 2023 for trademark reasons.

How Tour de France Fantasy Works

Both leagues require you pick a certain mix of riders for a balanced team; you can’t go all sprinters, for example.

VeloGames is the simpler of the two: you have a 100-point budget to pick nine riders (which, after the UCI reduced official team sizes to eight, is one more than the teams in the actual race get). Each rider scores points based on his ride on each stage, including finish placing, time in the breakaway (if he joined one), any King of the Mountain (KOM) and intermediate sprint points scored, and overall standings in each of the various jersey competitions.

You also earn points when a teammate of your chosen rider does well. That all sounds complicated, but it’s pretty basic: You pick nine riders you think will find success individually or through their teams, and you’re set with them the whole Tour. There’s no substitutions, even if a rider drops out. If you want to set your team and not check standings daily, this is your league.

The official game from the Tour seems similar on its face: You have a budget (120 stars, which is the currency) to pick eight riders. There are similar points scales for stage finish, KOM, and sprint points, and position in various jersey competitions . You can score points in the combativity classification, but only for the rider awarded each day’s prize; there are no breakaway or teammate points.

The big differences from Velo to the official Tour de France fantasy game:

  • You can swap riders midrace, for 50 credits.
  • You can designate one rider each stage as your Stage Winner Bonus—all points that rider scores that day are doubled.

That requires you to change your designation each stage. If you want to tinker with your lineup like you do with weekly picks for fantasy football, the ASO game is your huckleberry.

(If you really want to nerd out, ProCyclingStats ’s game has more intricate rules and an arbitrage-like theme to it, where you buy and sell riders as they appreciate or depreciate in value. It’s cool, but complex.)

Broad Advice for Tour de France Fantasy Games

Don’t skimp on your gc guy.

The way both games are designed, the favorites for the overall will cost the most points. That’s because it’s difficult, albeit not impossible, to win your mini-league without picking the overall race winner .

We can’t tell you who that’s going to be, but what we can say is this is the one place where you should spend whatever points you think will get you the best possible choice, a.k.a. the rider you really think is going to win. Don’t try to get cute and budget points picking who you think will finish in second and third place. The math of the games is not kind.

Go reliable and versatile on sprinters

This is one place where consistent finishes can outpoint a winner over time. The cumulative point totals with a guy who’s regularly hitting top-five finishes is higher than someone who wins once or twice and is out of the top 10 on other stages.

Good picks here include Wout van Aert, Jasper Philipsen, Mads Pedersen, Biniam Girmay, and Fabio Jakobsen, Julian Alaphilippe, all of whom are contenders for the green jersey and are capable in both field sprints and trickier finishes with small hills.

Don’t get locked in on rider classifications

Because the games are predicated on balanced rosters, each assigns riders to distinct categories: all-arounder/ general classification , climber, sprinter, etc. But that may not match up with their own goals, or your view of how the race will unfold. Julian Alaphilippe may also listed as a contender (because he’s French), but his fifth-place overall at the 2019 Tour notwithstanding, he’s actually a stage hunter : a climber who can sprint.

As you pick, keep your goals and predictions in mind—if you think a climber’s going to win the overall and he’s not listed in the All Arounder group, pick him anyway, and use an All Arounder pick for different purposes.

Check your lineup against confirmed rosters the night before

With COVID still looming, it’s entirely possible someone will positive-test right out of a start spot. Make sure the guys you’re racing are actually in the race. It’s not official, but the most accurate roster list is on ProCyclingStats .

VeloGames Strategies

Use a “barbell” strategy to boost points around your gc contener.

This strategy leverages VeloGames’s teammate points awards. Option 1: pick a low-cost teammate who won’t score his own points, but could be a goldmine of points based on his team leaders. This is a good strategy to fill out a roster if you don’t have a lot of points left after picking GC riders and sprinters. A good option here would be someone like UAE-Emirates Vegard Staeke Langen, a guy doing the thankless grunt work for high-profile team leaders.

Option 2: Pick a versatile, higher-pointed teammate who can also get his own results. A good option here would be Jumbo’s van Aert, a threat in TTs and sprints. Your best bets are teams able to win multiple stages of different types, like Jumbo and UAE Team Emirates, but only if they fit your GC strategy.

Hedge your sprint pick

Fully a third of this year’s stages are, on paper, likely sprint finishes. And breakaway success on flatter stages of the Tour has been abysmal the past decade. The teams are simply too good at timing the catch. So sprinters are going to play a big role this year. Flat stages favor pure sprinters like Caleb Ewan and Mark Cavendish . But more versatile types, like van Aert, merit a look because they can score points in a variety of scenarios.

The best strategy may be to hedge: pick one higher-cost sprinter of one type, and a lower-point sprinter of another as your wild-card selection. Just remember riders who drop out will still keep all points scored to that stage, but are not eligible for teammate points after that.

Roll the dice on breakaways

Breaks are a fool’s game to try to predict, with few exceptions (hello wild card teams). Your best bet this Tour is to go one of two ways with affordable options: with time-trial style guys who will give it a go on transitional stages (neither flat nor mountainous) and also have a shot in the the TT itself, or climber types who will have their shot in the uphill finishes.

In either case, pick from teams that are at the race to focus on stage wins. TT-style riders who are promising selections are Kasper Asgreen and Victor Campenaerts. Climber-break specialists include Simon Yates and Alexey Lutsenko. Riders like Asgreen, Yates, or Lutsenko are also compelling because their teams have multiple stage-win options, meaning you’ll be better positioned for teammate points.

ASO Tour Fantasy Strategies

Maximize your stage winner bonus with the right roster.

The ASO bonus function is a significant potential point booster. So your team should be tilted toward likely stage winners for various situations. Once you’ve got your GC riders selected, go with versatile breakaway threats, like Alaphilippe. And don’t forget to change your designated rider for different types of stages!

Focus on KOMs

Through a quirk, you get awarded the same points total in fantasy for the two highest categories of climb (HC and Category 1) even though it doesn’t do this in the actual race. And there are 12 Category 1 climbs this year, more than any other category. Many of them will be crossed first by breakaways. So pick a climber you think might target both breaks/stage wins and the KOM competition. A few likely options are Giulio Ciccone, Romain Bardet, and Thibaut Pinot.

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Anthony Gonzalez and crew kicked off the final leg of the Fantasy tour last night (Oct. 3) in Washington, with shows extending through mid-October.

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Amidst praise for the new album — 13 tracks of transportive, deep, pretty and emotionally evocative music — Gonzalez has also gotten attention for the monster mask he’s wearing on the cover art and in all the promotional materials, a slightly scary but now seasonally appropriate guise he says is “a way of hiding myself from the world.”

He did, however, hit a wave of unwanted attention after a March interview in which he said that “EDM is probably one of the styles of music that I hate the most,” expressing disdain that his era-defining hit “Midnight City” is so often played by “these bro EDM DJs.” Gonzalez later clarified, releasing a statement that “I do not hate the EDM community. No! I am forever grateful for the love and support,” but adding that he does hate “DJs using my music without any permission.”

Here, Gonzalez shares if any DJs have asked for this permission, why he’s more comfortable in the monster mask and why he doesn’t believe in guilty pleasure music.

1. Where are you in the world right now, and what’s the setting like?

Just arrived in Seattle to start the last leg of the Fantasy tour. I always loved this city. It feels like Seattle has a soul and spirit that is highly inspiring.

2. What is the first album or piece of music you bought for yourself, and what was the medium?

3. What did your parents do for a living when you were a kid, and what do or did they think of what you do for a living now?

My mum was the owner of a very cute little fabric store in the heart of Antibes old town, while my dad was a police inspector. Neither of them had anything to do with music, though my mother always pushed my brother and I to play a musical instrument. I feel extremely lucky that my parents always supported us in our choice of being a musician and a movie director. We always had the freedom to do what we liked. 

4. What’s the first non-gear thing you bought for yourself when you started making money as an artist?

I actually don’t remember buying anything but musical instruments when I started to earn money with my music. It has always been my sole obsession.

5. If you had to recommend one album for someone looking to get into electronic music, what would you give them?

I think it would be a Tangerine Dream album called Phaedra . It’s a dark but rewarding album that takes you on a journey to very strange places. One of my very first shocks as a teenager listening to electronic music.

6. What’s the last song you listened to?

“ Pygmy Love Song ” by Francis Bebey. 

7. You’ve been on the road behind Fantasy since April. Has there been anything surprising or particularly interesting to you about the way the album has come to life in the live setting?

To me, it’s the team I’ve put together for the tour that keeps me wanting to play more. I love my band and crew. They always have my back and they keep inspiring me every night on stage. I don’t think I could have done it without them.

Simply because it’s a track that never came out digitally and we close our shows with that song. The response of the audience has been great so far, and it’s an unknown song that deserves to be properly released in my opinion.

9. The creature that’s on the cover of Fantasy and in a lot of your promotional materials for it — what is that creature? What motivates it? Why does it represent this album?

It’s a way of hiding myself from the world. I absolutely hate seeing me. It’s starting to scare me to know that so many photos and videos of me are online. Ideally I would like to be able to have control over such images, but it’s just practically impossible. So I choose to protect myself and just fight to make sure that my music stays the main protagonist in what I do. 

10. You wrote on social media that “I want to keep having fantasies about worlds that I don’t know and creatures I don’t understand, and that’s the story behind this record.” Unpack that a bit more for us — have you kept having those fantasies? Why is this important to you?

I’m just a dreamer, and anything related to being an adult in a modern world is boring and terrifying to me. The ultra-connected aspect of our society is making life more stressful. Emails, socials, my phone, they are all my worst enemies. My imagination saves me from turning insane with it all. Music helps a lot.

11. Based on things you’ve said in previous interviews, it sounds like you’re ready to move away from Los Angeles. What did the city give you while you were there? Why is it time to leave?

But I miss France a lot, my family and friends, my culture and my roots. I’m lucky that I can share my time between California and France, even though traveling has become more and more difficult. A lot has changed in 15 years, and not in a good way. Just going to an airport now is such an exhausting and draining experience.

12. What are you seeking elsewhere?

Peace of mind. A quiet life making music close to my loved ones, far from the noise and superficiality of a big megalopolis like Los Angeles. 

13. You made headlines around the release of Fantasy with some comments about EDM and about how you wish DJs would ask permission before playing your music. Have any since asked for that permission? If so, did you grant it?

A few have asked yes, and I thank them for it. Of course I grant it. I know that DJs helped my music to be more popular, and I’m thankful for it. It’s just a different world with different rules. I have to learn to let go sometimes. 

14. But, surely there are DJs who play other peoples’ music that you enjoy. Maybe? Was there a particularly great set you’ve been to recently?

I don’t think I’ve ever listened to a DJ, no. It’s not my culture and [I’ve] never been attracted to the club scene.

15. What’s one song you wish you had written?

16. Do you have guilty pleasure music?

No, I don’t like this expression of guilty pleasure. If you get pleasure listening to something then it’s just good!

17. The proudest moment of your career thus far?

Being myself and making the records I want. 

18. What’s the best business decision you’ve ever made?

I hate the word “business.” I don’t like talking about success, money etc. Being able to make music is a gift, and that’s all I care about.

19. Who was your greatest mentor, and what was the best advice they gave you?

Justin Meldal-Johnsen . Moving to L.A. and meeting him was a blessing. He helped me find myself in so many ways. I always go to him when I need guidance. He’s like a brother to me, and I love the fact that he always says what he thinks, even when it hurts. 

20. One piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?

Be happy, music is cool.

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How to pick the best Tour de France fantasy team – CyclingTips

July is upon us, and that means the Tour de France is nearly here. It also means the Fantasy Tour de France game is here, and if there’s one thing that makes watching sports even more fun, it’s watching them while you root for guys who compete on a fake team you put together.

I’m here to help you put together the best fake team you can.

You’re probably wondering why you should listen to a real-life cycling journalist when it comes to matters of fantasy sports. You may be surprised to know that before I was covering bike races, I was watching them from afar as a connoisseur of fantasy cycling. On my palmares, you’ll find a global top 10 overall finish in the Velogames Tour de France (RIP), and a few victories in other fantasy cycling competitions.

I haven’t secured a real maillot jaune, but I did win a long-sleeve jersey once as a prize for fantasy cycling. I’m like a fantasy Bauke Mollema—no blasting off the front like Chris Froome, but I’m always there or thereabouts. Lately, I’m starting to focus more on helping others.

In this case, that’s you. Here’s your guide to rocking the 2019 Tour de France Fantasy game.

Bauke Mollema at the Giro d’Italia. Photo: ©kramon

The way the Fantasy Tour de France game works should be relatively familiar to anyone who has played Velogames. If you have, you can skip this section (and you can also shed a tear for the Velogames Tour de France, which was shut down by the ASO when it launched its own fantasy game) and just read the official rules for the full rundown of all the important scoring stuff and the transfer process .

For those who aren’t versed in Velogames, the idea is to select a roster of riders who score fantasy points for you over the course of the race by getting real-life results, like winning stages or wearing jerseys. You have a budget, and riders are assigned a cost, so you must be judicious in how to spend your assets.

Eight roster slots, 120 stars to spend.

In the Fantasy Tour de France game, you have eight roster slots, and your budget comes in the form of “stars.” You have 120 stars. Riders like Geraint Thomas and Peter Sagan cost more stars to put in your team than, say, domestiques on Pro Continental teams.

Crucially, you have the ability to transfer riders in and out during the race a limited number of times. Each transfer costs 50 “credits,” and you start with 400 credits. However, you are apparently able to rack up a few more credits by getting your friends to play — which is pretty lame if you ask me. The way I see it, you shouldn’t need real friends to succeed in this fantasy world.

Riders on your team score points over the ensuing stages based on a scoring rubric. For instance, a stage win is 200 points, a day in yellow is 50. Each day, you appoint a road captain, who scores double points for his stage results that day. On the final stage of the race, the classification-based points earned by any rider are multiplied by five to reward them for their final positions in those rankings.

That’s most of what you need to know, although I would highly recommend reading the rules for the full breakdown of scoring plus some nuances and fine print.

Core Strategy

This is probably what you’re really here for so let’s get to it.

Success in fantasy cycling is all about identifying value — spending less of your budget to earn more points. Familiarizing yourself with the scoring system is a critical starting point.

This particular game awards perhaps fewer points than you’d expect to yellow jersey contenders when it comes to the final standings. With that in mind, you may want to prioritize stage-hunters – sprinters and puncheurs alike – more than you otherwise might. The ability to select a road captain, doubling your stage points, boosts stage winners even more.

That said, you can expect certain familiar faces to do well in the various classifications, so relying on points from the consistent contenders for the various jerseys might be a bit more lower-risk than trying to pick individual stage winners.

My advice? Embrace the balance. The highest scorers will be riders who consistently finish highly on stages,  and also routinely get ahead in a jersey battle. That includes the green and mountains jerseys—they’re worth a fair few points, more than you might expect. If a rider seems like the kind of guy who could win the whacky combination classification at the Vuelta a España, he’s a good choice.

Alejandro Valverde has won the Vuelta combination jersey three times. Keep him in mind.

Once you have a grasp of the points structure, it’s all about picking the riders you think will give you the best return on investment. If you’re not great at predicting stage winners, check the bookmakers’ odds. The bookies’ favorite won’t always win, but looking at the top few names favored for a specific result is a darn good way to confirm you’re on the right track. Out-of-the-blue winners are very, very rare, except on breakaway days.

Using your transfers efficiently is the other key aspect of lineup management. Remember, you have the ability to shuffle your lineup a limited number of times.

Five Big Tips

1. Study the stages well in advance . It helps to know how many sprinters’ stages await before you decide on how many sprinters you want. Ditto for puncheurs, rouleurs, etc. This is a pretty climber-friendly Tour, so keep that in mind. TT-only guys won’t win you many points. As usual, however, the climbing stages mostly come later, so keep that in mind too.

2. Plan your transfers . This is a big one, particularly if you’re used to fantasy cycling games that don’t have transfers. Maybe save a few transfers to account for injuries, but plan to swap riders in ahead of extended stretches of stages with similar profiles. In other words, feel free to start with sprinters and puncheurs in your lineup for the first block of stages. If you followed that last tip, you’ll know that there are plenty of stagehunter-friendly days in the early goings. You can load up on climbers in the middle of the second week when the race hits the mountains.

3. Beware overpriced veterans . I’d love to end up eating my words here because he came so close to that 2016 Giro d’Italia win, but Steven Kruijswijk sure looks expensive considering he costs almost as much at 18 as Peter Sagan at 20. Kruijswijk is a consistent top 10 type but not much of a stage winner; Sagan, for two points more, is a fantasy cycling machine. Even if Kruijswijk wins the Tour, you will have picked him up by then.

Picking with your heart may be the easiest route, but it might not yield the best results. An all-Dutch team could be fun if you’re from the Netherlands, but it probably wouldn’t be the most successful.

4.  Acquaint yourself with the plans of riders’ real-life teams . Simon Yates is a proven Grand Tour rider, but he’s ostensibly a domestique at this race for his brother Adam Yates according to Mitchelton-Scott. Could those plans change? Sure. Will I gamble 19 stars on him when I could spend them elsewhere? No way. Plus, you can always transfer him in later.

5. Find the hidden gems . Low-cost, high-return athletes are the bedrock of a fantasy sports team. Up-and-comers often fit the bill. Kasper Asgreen, making his Tour debut, comes to mind. You’ll need a few, because you won’t have the budget for a team full of  yellow jersey contenders—which is the way it works in real life too. Unless you’re Ineos.

Naming Names

I won’t weigh on all 170-something Tour starters, but I’ll give you at least a handful of other names that stand out to me as good values like Asgreen , or less attractive options like Kruijswijk .

I’ve mentioned Sagan and Valverde , but it’s worth reiterating how valuable I think they’ll be despite their relatively high costs. A typical Sagan performance should put him on par with the winner of the Tour de France in the points department, and the guy is pretty darn consistent, so 20 stars seems like a decent price to pay. Valverde is a bigger risk because of Movistar’s whacky leadership situation, but the potential reward is great—he could very well end up in the GC battle, as well as constantly finishing highly on stages.

Michael Matthews (18 stars) is cheaper than plenty of other big names, and his versatility should translate to plenty of points. Plus, he should be riding with a smile on his face, having secured a two-year extension with Sunweb this week.

Michael Matthews wins stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya. Photo: Luis Gomez/Cor Vos © 2019

Fabio Aru  is a special case. He only costs 10 stars. As he works his way back to form following surgery, he’s a great candidate for a mid-race transfer. If he looks healthy and fit, bring him aboard for the mountains.

As for riders I’m avoiding,  Mikel Landa  comes to mind. Coming off the Giro, I don’t expect Landa to be terribly fresh, so I’d rather spend those 19 stars on, say, Elia Viviani , who seems very likely to shine in the first few stages. I can always bring in Landa later if he proves me wrong.

Thibaut Pinot  looks very expensive at 20 stars. For the same amount, you can get the guy hunting a record green jersey. Pinot’s inconsistency is not what I want for that cost

Michal Kwiatkowski is another rider I’m not in love with for this specific game. He’s one of cycling’s most versatile riders and can therefore be a fantasy monster under the right circumstances, but for the Tour, he’s a super-domestique that costs a whopping 16 stars. If Bernal, Thomas, and Wout Poels crash out, pick him up. Otherwise, pass.

Hopefully that’s enough to get you started on the road to strong Tour de France Fantasy lineup. I could maybe spend more time telling you which riders I like and which I don’t but I would rather put together my own team.

Fantasy cycling is a great way to keep yourself invested in every single stage of the race. Even if none of your favorite guys are going to do anything on a given day, someone of your fantasy roster might, and that makes it more compelling to watch whether they score points for you or not. The real goal here is to have some fun, so hopefully you’re able to do that even if your picks don’t all turn out.

Of course, it’s even more fun to win, so be sure to get your friends to join you in your league, and then crush them with your fake team.

Who are you picking, and why?

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  • Bilbao , the most populous city in the Basque Country,  will host the start of the 110 th  Tour de France on Saturday 1 July 2023.
  • The peloton of the  Grande Boucle  already converged in Spain for the 1992  Grand Départ , which was also held in the Basque Country, specifically in San Sebastián. In addition to the Pyrenean stages that pass through the country now and then, nine Spanish towns and cities have hosted a Tour stage start or finish.  Bilbao will join the club in 2023 as the show gets on the road with a loop stage. The second stage will also take place entirely within the borders of the Basque Country.

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HALFWAY BETWEEN THE SKY AND THE SEA,  Christian Prudhomme  

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"A Grand Départ became a grand wish. Ever since the Tour de France hit the road in San Sebastián in summer 1992, the authorities and elected representatives of the Basque Country have longed to host the Grande Boucle again. This burning desire, combined with what the region brings to the table, could not be ignored, and this fervent courtship deserved to get a new taste of the three days of the Grand Départ after such a long wait.   We are therefore thrilled to return to these hospitable lands, which have continued to dispatch passionate orange armies to the Pyrenees and far beyond, flying the ikurrina on the roadsides to boost the morale of their riders.   Halfway between the sky and the sea, Biscaye, Alava et Gipuzkoa, the three provinces that make up the autonomous community, are fertile ground for spectacular cycling. I have no doubt that the leaders and punchers, clashing on every single climb, buoyed by the enthusiasm of the crowds, will put on quite a show. A Grand Départ for a grand wish."

WE WELCOME THE TOUR!,  Iñigo Urkullu Renteria,  President of the Basque Government  

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"July 2023 will be a momentous occasion for the Basque Country. Fans will turn out in force and pump up the festive atmosphere that Basque supporters are known for on the roads of the Tour de France. The colourful Basque tide that infuses legendary mountains with joy will sweep through our own climbs, coast, towns and villages.   All the Basque institutions have embraced the challenge and are working as a team to seize the opportunity. For us, this is a dream come true. We understand how important this stage is for the Euskadi/Basque Country Strategy for Internationalisation, which aims to raise the profile of our country beyond our borders.   Cycling is a long-standing tradition in the Basque Country. Our goal is to host a flawless Grand Départ to make our lands an even more attractive destination. Our enthusiasm and commitment fill us with a sense of purpose as we prepare to welcome the 110th edition of the Tour de France."

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Autonomous Community located in the north of Spain and consisting of three historical territories: Araba-Alava, Biscay et Gipuzkoa  

Lehendakaria (President of the Government): Iñigo Urkullu Renteria  

Area: 7 234 km2  

Population: 2 200 000 inhabitants  

Capital: Vitoria-Gasteiz (253 000 inhabitants)  

Main cities: Bilbao (354 000 inhabitants), Donostia / San Sebastian (188 000 inhabitants)  

Languages: euskara (basque) and spanish   Voltaire defined the Basque Country as " the People who sing and dance on both sides of the Pyrenees ". It shares the Basque language, the oldest language in Europe, with Navarre and with Iparralde, the French Basque Country, forming the " territory of the Basque language " with a unique culture that provides its own identity, personality and sense of belonging.  

Currency: Euro  

Socio-economic situation:   The Basque Autonomous Community is one of the territories with the most advanced social and economic indicators in Europe. It has a high life expectancy, as well as a high rate of academic training and is among the first countries in the world in the Human Development Index. The Basque productive fabric is dynamic and open and aspires to that industry and advanced services represent 40% of the Gross Domestic Product. In addition, the European Union's Regional Innovation Scoreboard places the Basque Country in the group of High Innovation Regions with the consideration of Pole of Excellence.

Basque sports legends:

Women: Maialen Chourraut (whitewater canoeing, gold, silver and  bronze 3 olympic medals 2012-2016-2020), Joane Somarriba (cycling, winner Tour de France 2000, 2001, 2003), Edurne Pasaban (alpinism, the world's first woman to summit the 14 eight-thousanders), Ibone Belaustegigoitia (trampoline jump, the first basque olympic athlete), Maider Unda (wrestling, bronze olympic medal 2012), Josune Bereziartu (climbing, leading the top female difficulty in world sport climbing from 1997 to 2017).

Men: Miguel Indurain (Navarre. Cycling, winner of five Tour de France 1991-1995), Joseba Beloki (Alava. Cycling, second Tour de France 2002 and third 2000 et 2001), Abraham Olano (Gipuzkoa. Cycling, fourth Tour de France 1997 and sixth 1999), Marino Lejarreta (Biscay. Cycling, fifth Tour de France 1989 and 1990), Xabi Alonso (football), Martin Fiz (marathon), Julen Aginagalde (handball), Aritz Aranburu (surf), Jose Maria Olazabal (golf), Jon Rahm (golf), Martin Zabaleta (alpinism, the first basque alpinist in Everest), Jose Angel Iribar (football).

Basque traditional sports : greats champions of basque pelota (“ esku-pilota ”, hand-pelota, and zesta-punta/Jai-Alai), “ harri-jasotzea ” (stone lifting), Iñaki Perurena and “ arrauna” (basque traditional row).

Wednesday 28th June :  Opening of the reception desk and press centre at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Barakaldo. Thursday 29th June :  Presentation of the 2023 Tour de France teams at the Guggenheim museum. Saturday 1st July : STAGE 1 - Bilbao > Bilbao. Sunday 2nd July : STAGE 2 - Vitoria-Gasteiz > Saint-Sébastien. Monday 3rd July : STAGE 3 - Amorebieta-Etxano > Bayonne.

STAGE 1 |  BILBAO > BILBAO  |  1 JULY 2023 |  185 km 

This loop within the borders of Biscay takes the peloton on a roller-coaster ride on the primeval hills that mound the sea, with a double passage through Guernica, a place of remembrance. Boasting an elevation gain of 3,300 metres, this beast of a stage guarantees that the yellow jersey will go to one of the hard men. A succession of climbs will serve as an appetiser before the Pike Bidea, a 2 km climb packing an average gradient of 9%, with sections of up to 15%, coming 10 km before the finish, on the heights above Bilbao. The riders would do well to save some energy for the finish, where the stage will be decided at the top of a 5% ramp. 

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STAGE 2 |  VITORIA-GASTEIZ > SAN SEBASTIÁN | 2 JULY 2023 | 210 km 

Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of Álava and seat of the Basque institutions, will get the ball rolling on a plateau at 600 masl. The overall profile is that of a stage that rolls down towards the sea, but looks can be deceiving. After their legs have been softened up by the rugged, merciless terrain, the riders will get to grips with the Jaizkibel climb, near the Gipuzkoa capital, in the opposite direction from the Clásica de San Sebastián, which is every bit as tough than the side that often decides the outcome of the one-day race. Expect attacks to come thick and fast!  

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STAGE 3 |  AMOREBIETA-ETXANO >  BAYONNE |  3 JULY 2023

The race is going home the long way round. The sprinters could get their first chance… as long as they can navigate such a dicey course. Pedalling their way through Biscaye, the riders will reach the sea in the jaw-dropping port town of Lekeitio. From there, 80 km of coastal roads peppered with little difficulties will be a feast for their eyes and an ordeal for their legs. After bidding farewell to San Sebastián, it will be time to head towards Irun and…

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 Federico Ezquerra: Cannes (1936)

Jesús Loroño: Cauterets (1953)

Luis Otaño: Bourg-d'Oisans (1966)

José María Errandonea: Angers (1967)

Aurelio González: Lorient (1968)

Miguel María Lasa: Verviers (1976) and Biarritz (1978)

José Nazabal: Vitoria (1977)

Julián Gorospe: Saint-Étienne (1986)

Pello Ruiz: Évreux (1986)

Federico Echave: Alpe-d'Huez (1987)

Marino Lejarreta: Millau (1990) 

Javier Murguialday: Pau (1992)

Abraham Olano: Disneyland-Paris (1997)

David Etxebarria: Saint-Flour and Pau (1999)

Javier Otxoa: Hautacam (2000)

Roberto Laiseka: Luz-Ardiden (2001)

Iban Mayo: Alpe-d'Huez (2003)

Aitor González: Nîmes (2004)

Juan Manuel Gárate: Mont Ventoux (2009)

Ion Izagirre: Morzine (2016)

Omar Fraile: Mende (2018) 

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Bordeaux > San Sebastián, 228 km: Louis Caput (FRA)

San Sebastián > Pau, 196 km: Fiorenzo Magni (ITA)

Oloron-Sainte-Marie > Vitoria-Gasteiz, 248 km: José Nazabal (ESP)         

 Vitoria-Gasteiz > Seignosse-le-Penon, 256 km: Régis Delépine (FRA)

San Sebastián, 8 km (prologue): Miguel Indurain (ESP)            

San Sebastián > San Sebastián, 194.5 km: Dominique Arnould (FRA)

San Sebastián > Pau, 255 km: Javier Murguialday (ESP)     

Argelès-Gazost > Pamplona, 262 km: Laurent Dufaux (SUI)

Pamplona > Hendaye, 154.5 km: Bart Voskamp (NED) 

THE BASQUE COUNTRY, perfect to be enjoyed at close quarters

You couldn’t fit any more in so little space. Because it’s not easy to find so many wonders so close to each other. The Basque Country is the ideal place to enjoy numerous attractions in a short time: diverse landscapes, a pleasant climate, an age-old culture, renowned gastronomy... What more could you ask for from this unique land? We can sum up the Basque Country with these 10 great icons, but there’s much more:

  • Donostia-San Sebastián
  • Vitoria-Gasteiz
  • Gernika Assembly House
  • Biscaye Bridge
  • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
  • Balenciaga Museum
  • Sanctuary of Loyola

The Basque Country is recognised the world over as a cycling country. Its fans, its great professionals, its events and the brands linked to the cycling industry clearly show the close links between the Basque Country, its people and this most demanding of sports.

If you’re passionate about cycling, the Basque Country offers you endless enjoyable possibilities: MTB centres, green ways, cycle holiday routes, urban routes, or hundreds of kilometres of roads with sparse traffic winding through incredible landscapes, are just some of the most attractive options you’ll find in these guides:

  • The Basque Country by Bicycle Guide  https://issuu.com/turismoeuskadi/docs/guia_euskadi_en_bicicleta_en_2019_w
  • The Urola Green Way Guide  https://issuu.com/turismoeuskadi/docs/vv_urola_enfr_2019v2_web
  • Grand Tour Cycling Route Around the Alavan Plain Guide  https://issuu.com/turismoeuskadi/docs/folleto_cicloturismo_alava_2018_enf

More information at:  Basque Country Tourism

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110th Tour de France 2023 - Stage 15

The 2023 Tour de France has reached its final week.

But with two pivotal mountain stages remaining, as well as the only time trial stage of the 2023 Tour de France, everything is on the line as the riders prepare for the final week.

Following the last rest day of the 2023 Tour on Monday, riders will take on the 2023 Tour’s sole time trial on Tuesday. Then on Wednesday the peloton will take on the second-to-last mountain stage of this year’s Tour, which features the final uncategorized mountain climb of the 2023 Tour de France: Col de la Loze . This climb covers 28.4 kilometers and riders will gain over 1,800 meters of elevation, at a gradient of 6%.

Currently, defending champion Jonas Vingegaard has a ten-second lead over Tadej Pogacar, the winner in both 2020 and 2021. But with a difficult week in front of the peloton, everything is on the line.

Read on for more on this year’s Tour de France, including broadcast information, stage information, a summary of each stage to date, and more.

Previous updates: Cycling’s most prestigious event is about to get underway.

Starting on Sunday, nearly 200 riders from 22 teams will embark on a 2,115-mile journey from Bilbao, Spain into the heart of Paris. Riders will endure 21 stages over 23 days — meaning just two rest days — as they tackle France’s five biggest mountain ranges.

This year’s event has no shortage of storylines, starting with the battle between Dane Jonas Vingegaard, riding for UCI WorldTeam Jumbo–Visma, and Slovenian Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates.

Vingegaard is the reigning Tour de France champion, winning the 2022 version ahead of his rival PogaÄŤar. The two previous years, the Slovenian was the one to earn the prestigious yellow jersey, the maillot jaune; his victory in 2020 at the age of 21 made him the second-youngest winner in race history. The two are the odds-on favorites to compete for the top spot on the podium again in 2023.

Vingegaard is arguably the best pure climber in the world and he impressed during the lead-up races to the Tour de France. Pogačar, meanwhile, has been ranked the No. 1 rider in the world for a record 92 straight weeks but had only two race days since late April, when he suffered a broken wrist in a crash. Despite their difference in preparation, their expected three-week fight for the victory projects to be an entertaining one — if Pogačar is on form.

The 2023 Tour de France will also have the last three champions in the field for the first time since 2009. That includes Vingegaard and Pogačar, as well as Colombia’s Egan Bernal of Ineos Grenadiers. The winner of the 2019 edition, Bernal became the first South American to finish the race in first place.

There are also some tweaks to the race itself. The opening stage, which is usually either a time trial or flat stage, is on hilly terrain this time around and will likely be a chance for general classification riders to get an early jump on their opponents. In addition, the penultimate 20th stage will not be a time trial this year. Instead, it is now a mountain stage, taking riders from Belfort to Le Markstein, covering 82.9 miles with almost 12,000 feet of climbing.

Another major storyline to watch? British cyclist Mark Cavendish. Cavendish is tied with Belgian legend Eddy Merckx for 34 Tour stage wins, the current record.

Cavendish stated back in May during the Giro d’Italia that he was retiring at the end of this year. A year ago Cavendish was a Tour de France reserve for his previous team, Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl. Cavendish was announced as a team member by his current team, Astana Qazaqstan.

There are two teams from the United States in the field: EF Education-Easypost and Lidl-Trek. While none of the individual American riders are considered among the favorites for general classification, you could see a United States cyclist secure a stage win or two. Neilson Powless, riding for EF Education-Easypost, finished 13th overall in last year’s Tour de France, has two wins and three top-tens this year, and could secure a stage victory early.

Matteo Jorgenson, who rides for Movistar Team, nearly won Stage 16 last year in his Tour de France debut. He could push for a stage win this year. Another American, Sepp Kuss with Jumbo–Visma, is always strong in the mountains. While his main role with the team is to aid Vingegaard, he has won a Tour stage before.

For more on the Tour de France in general, we would strongly recommend this piece looking at the new Netflix docuseries “Unchained,” which looks at the 2022 Tour de France.

Here is how to watch, a look at each stage, and more.

How to watch the 2023 Tour de France

NBC Sports is your home for every stage of the 110th Tour de France, with the bulk of the coverage airing live each day on Peacock. NBC and USA Network will also air live coverage during the first week of the 2023 Tour de France, along with encores of each stage on USA at 2 a.m. ET most days.

All NBC and USA Network coverage also streams on NBCSports.com/live, as well as the NBC Sports app.

Here is the full broadcast schedule:

2023 Tour de France Broadcast Information

What teams are competing in the 2023 tour de france.

22 teams are competing in the 2023 Tour de France: That includes all 18 UCI WorldTeams, and 4 UCI ProTeams.

18 UCI WorldTeams

AG2R Citroën Team Alpecin-Deceuninck Arkéa-Samsic Astana Qazaqstan Team Bora-Hansgrohe Cofidis EF Education-EasyPost Groupama-FDJ Ineos Grenadiers Intermarché-Circus-Wanty Lidl-Trek Movistar Team Soudal—Quick-Step Team Bahrain Victorious Team dsm-firmenich Team Jayco-AlUla Team Jumbo-Visma UAE Team Emirates

UCI ProTeams

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

The 2023 Tour de France map

Here is the official map of the 2023 Tour de France:

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You can also view the map on the official Tour de France website.

Stages, dates, and distances for the 2023 Tour de France

Here are the stages for the 2023 Tour de France. There are eight stages considered “flat,” four hill stages, eight mountain stages, and one time trial stage this year.

2023 Tour de France Stages

The toughest stretch of the 2023 Tour de France looks to be Stages 13 through 16. Over three straight days riders will be tested by the French Alps, with a summit finish on both Stage 13 and Stage 15.

Stage 17, another mountain stage, might be the toughest individual test of the 2023 Tour de France. Riders will tackle a 103.1 mile stage with over 16,000 feet of elevation climb. Stage 17 also features a climb to the top of the 7,559-feet Col de la Loze, the highest point in this year’s Tour and one of the summits considered “ beyond category .”

If Stage 17 is not the toughest stage, Stage 6 might be. Another mountain stage, this includes the 6,939-foot Col du Tourmalet in the Pyrenees, and features the first of the summit finishes in the 2023 Tour de France.

2023 Tour de France results

Stage 1: Bilabo to Bilabo

Stage Winner: Adam Yates, UAE Team Emirates Overall Leader: Adam Yates, UAE Team Emirates Yates holds off his twin brother Simon Yates to win Stage 1 of the 2023 Tour de France. It is Yates’ first ever stage win at the Tour de France. Tadej Pogacar comes across the line third, giving UAE a first-third start to the 2023 TDF.

Stage 2: Vitoria-Gasteiz to Saint-SĂ©bastien

Stage Winner: Victor Lafay, Cofidis Overall Leader: Adam Yates, UAE Team Emirates. Lafay notched the first stage win for Cofidis in 15 years with an impressive showing, breaking clear of the pack in the closing kilometer for his first stage victory. Lafay now sits fourth in the general classification. Adam Yates retained the yellow jersey, with his twin brother Simon six seconds behind him, tied with Pogacar for second in the general classification.

Stage 3: Amorebieta-Etxano to Bayonne

Stage Winner: Jasper Philipsen, Alpecin-Deceuninck Overall Leader: Adam Yates, UAE Team Emirates The first flat stage of the Tour de France offered the first chance for a true sprint finish. Laurent Pichon of Arkéa–Samsic broke away from the peloton early, but the pack slowly reeled him in ahead of the finish. With five kilometers to go, Team Jumbo-Visma made their way to the front, with Vingegaard and Wout van Aert — who was reportedly frustrated after how Stage 2 ended — among those pushing hard. It all set the stage for a high-speed finish that saw Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Deceuninck secure his first stage win of the 2023 Tour de France. Philipsen won two stages a year ago. Phil Bauhaus, Caleb Ewan, Fabio Jakobsen, and Van Aert round out the top five of the stage. Adam Yates retains the yellow jersey as the overall leader.

Stage 4: Dax to Nogaro

Stage Winner: Jasper Philipsen, Alpecin-Deceuninck Overall Leader: Adam Yates, UAE Team Emirates The fourth day of the Tour de France featured a second-straight flat stage, culminating in a wide-open finish at the Paul-Armagnac auto racing track in Nogaro with a 700-meter straight. With just under five miles remaining, the peloton cranked up the pace, pushing upwards of 37 mph as the pack closed in on Paul-Armagnac. When the peloton arrived at the race track, the finish was marred by three different crashes before coming down to a photo-finish between Philipsen and Caleb Ewan of ProTeam Lotto–Dstny. In the end it was Philipsen by half a wheel over Ewan for his second-straight stage victory. Cavendish, seeking his record 35th-stage win, finished fifth. Adam Yates holds onto the yellow jersey as the overall leader.

Stage 5: Pau to Laruns

Stage Winner: Jai Hindley, Bora-Hansgrohe Overall Leader: Jai Hindley, Bora-Hansgrohe We have a new leader at the Tour de France. After two-straight flat stages, the peloton returned to the mountains, winding from Pau to Laruns. The stage included some difficult climbs, including Col de Soudet, Col d’Ichère, and Col de Marie-Blanque. It was Hindley who ultimately broke away, securing his first-ever Tour de France stage victory. His strong ride also saw him take over as the overall leader in the general classification. Jonas Vingegaard pushed hard in the end, and now sits fifth in the general classification. Pogacar, however, struggled on Wednesday and now sits eighth in the general classification, more than 90 seconds behind Hindley.

Stage 6: Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque

Stage Winner: Tadej Pogacar, UAE Team Emirates Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Thursday delivered the first true duel between the heavyweights, Pogacar and Vingegaard. For the second day in a row the riders tackled a mountain stage, complete with a climb up Col du Tourmalet, a 6,939-foot climb in the Pyrenees. A group of about 20 riders broke away early, but in the closing kilometers it was down to Pogacar, Vingegaard, and Michal Kwiatkowski (Ineos Grenadiers). Kwiatkowski eventually sat up before the finish, leaving just Pogacar and Vingegaard to battle it out over the final three kilometers. Pogacar attacked with 2.7 kilometers to go, and eventually came across with his first stage win of the 2023 Tour. However, it was Vingegaard who took over as the leader for the general classification, with Pogacar just 25 seconds behind.

Stage 7: Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux

Stage Winner: Jasper Philipsen, Alpecin-Deceuninck Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma After two mountain stages, the 2023 Tour de France returned to more flat terrain, offering up another potential sprint. That opened the door for Mark Cavendish to set the all-time mark for stage wins, and the Astana rider made a push in the closing kilometers. But he was not alone, and at the end Jasper Philipsen nipped him for his third stage win of the 2023 Tour, denying Cavendish his record. Vingegaard finished 22nd, but retained the yellow jersey.

Stage 8: Libourne to Limoges

Stage Winner: Mads Pedersen, Lidl-Trek Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Mads Pedersen won his second-career stage at the Tour de France, and Vingegaard retained the yellow jersey. But the big story from Stage 8 is the bitter end of the 2023 Tour de France — and likely career — for Mark Cavendish. Cavendish entered the 2023 TDF hoping to set the career mark with his 35th stage victory, and Stage 8 offered another chance for him after being nipped at the line on Friday. But an early crash in the middle of the peloton saw Cavendish land hard, and retire to the medical tent. A broken collarbone has ended his 2023 Tour de France, and likely his career, as he was set to retire at the end of the year.

Stage 9: Saint-LĂ©onard-de-Noblat to Puy de DĂ´me

Stage Winner: Michael Woods, Israel Premier-Tech Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Stage 9, ending at the iconic Puy de Dôme, was conquered by Michael Woods of Israel Premier-Tech. Woods was part of an initial group of 14 riders that broke away from the peloton, and while various riders made their attacks, it was Matteo Jorgensen from Movistar whose attack with 50 kilometers remaining posed the biggest threat. But Woods was able to chase him down in the final 500 meters of the summit finish to claim the stage. Behind them a battle between Vingegaard and Pogacar for the yellow jersey was heating up. Pogacar went on the offensive with over a kilometer remaining, and while Vingegaard fought back, Pogacar shaved eight seconds off Vingegaard’s lead. Up next? A day of rest for the riders before Stage 10.

Stage 10: Vulcania to Issoire

Stage Winner: Pello Bilbao, Team Bahrain Victorious Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma For the first time since 2018, a Spanish rider has won a stage at the Tour de France. Pello Bilbao secured his first-ever stage victory, first reeling in Krists Neilands who had broken away from the field, and then topping Georg Zimmermann from Intermarché–Circus–Wanty over the final two kilometers to secure the win. Following his victory, Bilbao dedicated his stage win to former teammate Gino Mäder, who tragically passed away at the Tour de Suisse last month. As for the general classification, Vingegaard and Pogacar were part of an initial breakaway at the start of the stage, but they settled in and finished three minutes behind Bilbao. Vingegaard retained the yellow jersey, with Pogacar now 17 seconds behind his rival.

Stage 11: Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins

Stage Winner: Jasper Philipsen, Alpecin-Deceuninck Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma History was made at the Tour de France on Wednesday. Philipsen secured his fourth stage of the 2023 Tour, edging past Dylan Groenewegen and Phil Bauhaus in the Tour’s final flat stage until Stage 19. That makes Philipsen just one of two active riders with four stage wins in a single Tour de France, joining Mark Cavendish. Regarding the general classification, Vingegaard maintained his yellow jersey, thanks to a strong effort from his Jumbo-Visma teammates to protect him until the final few kilometers. That opened the door for a charge from Wout Van Aert, but the Jumbo-Visma rider could not catch Philipsen.

Stage 12: Roanne to Belleville-en-Beaujolais

Stage Winner: Ion Izagirre, Cofidis Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Seven years after his first-ever Tour de France stage win, Ion Izagirre from Cofidis claimed his second. It was also the second stage victory in as many days for a Spanish rider. After an early breakaway from Mads Pedersen, a group reeled him in at the front which included Izagirre. Izagirre then broke away from the pack with around 30 kilometers to go, and held on for the win. Vingegaard maintained the yellow jersey, with Pogacar still 17 seconds behind him.

Stage 13: Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne to Grand Colombier

Stage Winner: Michal Kwiatkowski, Ineos Grenadiers Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma The peloton returned to the mountains for Stage 13, concluding with a summit finish at the above categorization Grand Colombier. When all was said and done, Michal Kwiatkowski from Ineos Grenadiers who carried the day. He took the lead with over ten kilometers remaining, and fought off attacks from Adam Yates and Maxim Van Gils, securing the second Tour de France stage victory of his career. In terms of the general classification, Pogacar made a charge of his own over the final 400 meters of the summit finish to finish third in the stage. The four seconds of bonus time he picked up for that third-place finish, plus the four seconds he gained on Vingegaard, now see him trailing by just nine seconds.

Stage 14: Annemasse to Morzine Les Portes du Soleil

Stage Winner: Carlos Rodriguez, Ineos Grenadiers Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Stage 14 saw a milestone in the history of the Tour de France: The 250th uncategorized mountain climb since the classification system was unveiled in 1979. This stage saw a breakaway group of 16 riders at the front with 30 kilometers to go, with Vingegaard and Pogacar among them. While those two were battling, it was Carlos Rodriguez from Ineos Grenadiers who took advantage, sprinting away with under ten kilometers to go for his first stage victory. His effort moved him to third in the general classification, behind only Pogecar and Vingegaard, who retained the yellow jersey.

Stage 15: Les Gets - Les Portes du Soleil to Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc

Stage Winner: Wout Poels, Bahrain Victorious Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Veteran rider Wout Poels claimed his first-ever Tour de France stage win, surviving the third mountain stage in as many days. Poels broke away from the pack with just over ten kilometers remaining, as the riders climbed CĂ´te des Amerands. Pogacar attacked with under a kilometer to go, but Vingegaard stuck to his wheel and would not let his rival break away, retaining the yellow jersey.

Stage 16: Passy to Combloux

Stage Winner: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma Overall Leader: Jonas Vingegaard, Team Jumbo-Visma If Vingegaard goes on to win his second-straight Tour de France, he and the rest of the cycling world will look back at Stage 16 as the day he took control. In the only individual time trial of the 2023 Tour de France, Pogacar began the day just ten seconds behind Vingegaard with a fantastic chance to whittle away at that lead. But in what was described on the coverage as a “ time trial of destruction ,” Vingegaard not only won the stage, but won it by 1’38” over his rival, giving himself a 1’48” advantage as the Tour begins its final week.

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What to know about the 2023 tour de france: route, teams, rules, prize money.

Since 1903, the Tour de France has encaptured the beauty, rigor and passion of cycling. The race that embarked over a century ago, however, bears many differences to the 2023 Tour de France we will see shortly.

The Tour de France has catapulted to popularity since its early days, becoming the pinnacle of the sport of cycling and inspiring riders for generations to come. The 110th Tour de France is mere weeks away, with NBC and Peacock providing full coverage of the thrilling event. See below for everything you need to know about the highly anticipated 2023 Tour de France.

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When is the 2023 Tour de France?

The 2023 Tour de France will take place from July 1-23. The riders will embark on the first stage in Bilbao on Saturday, July 1, with coverage on NBC Sports and Peacock from start to finish.

As the riders venture along the difficult course, the race will find its finish as it has since 1975, on the street of Champs-Élysées in Paris.

What is the Tour de France schedule and route?

How long is this year’s route.

This year’s Tour route is a total of 3,404 km (2,115 miles) that is spread out over a span of three weeks. The riders will complete one stage per day, with two rest days on July 10 (between stages 9 and 10) and July 17 (between stages 15 and 16).

What are the rules of the Tour de France?

While the Tour de France is an event known well by most, fully understanding how the race works can sometimes pose a challenge.

The Tour de France is a team race, featuring a total of 198 cyclists from 22 different teams competing over a span of 21 days. Across these 21 days, riders will complete 21 stages: 6 flat, 6 hilly, 8 mountain and 1 individual time trial.

This year’s race will be the first year since 2015 that the Tour has only one individual time trial rather than two, with just 14 miles of time trial racing on the route.

Each stage winner receives €11,000, with every rider in the top 20 from each stage receiving a cash prize as well.

While the general classification champion of the Tour de France is the rider wearing the yellow jersey as the race concludes, there are numerous accolades to be granted to cyclists throughout the race and at the Tour’s end.

Aside from the yellow jersey, the most notable of these accolades are the green, polka-dot and white jerseys. These achievements all hold different meanings and are accompanied with a cash prize. It is possible for one rider to earn numerous jerseys at the conclusion of the Tour, such as last year’s winner Jonas Vingegaard, who took home both the yellow and polka-dot jerseys.

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What does the winner receive?

Throughout the years, the prize awarded to the winner of the Tour de France has varied. The first Tour de France ever staged in 1903 granted a prize of 20,000 francs, which amounts to approximately $22,280.

For 2023, a grand total of €2,308,200 is on offer ($2,526,735). This number, however, is not all given to one rider, but rather split among top general classification riders, stage winners, top sprinters and winners of other minor awards.

The largest share of the prize is granted to the winner of the maillot jaune (general classification), who will take home €500,000. The runner-up receives €200,000, third gets €100,000 and fourth is awarded €70,000.

If a rider is donning the green jersey ( maillot vert), however, the prize is divided as follows:

Other prizes are granted to riders, such as those wearing the “King of the Mountains” jersey and the white jersey, along with the cyclist dubbed “Most Aggressive Rider”. Numerous other small prizes will be distributed throughout the tour.

One of the most sought after prizes, however, is the team award. The team who wins the Tour de France is the group that contains the three fastest cumulative finishers on each stage. The amount granted to each team on the podium is as follows:

Last year’s winner was the group hailing from Denmark in Team Jumbo-Visma.

How many teams are in the Tour?

22 teams will make up the peloton of the Tour de France. Of these teams are the 18 UCI WorldTeams that received an automatic invite and four UCI ProTeams.

UCI WorldTeams

  • AG2R CitroĂ«n Team (Fra)
  • Alpecin Deceuninck (Bel)
  • Astana Qazaqstan Team (Kaz)
  • Bora-Hansgrohe (Ger)
  • EF Education-Easypost (Usa)
  • Groupama-FDJ (Fra)
  • Ineos Grenadiers (Gbr)
  • IntermarchĂ©-Circus-Wanty (Bel)
  • Jumbo-Visma (Ned)
  • Movistar Team (Esp)
  • Soudal Quick-Step (Bel)
  • Team Arkea-Samsic (Fra)
  • Team Bahrain Victorious (Brn)
  • Team Cofidis (Fra)
  • Team DSM (Ned)
  • Team Jayco AlUla (Aus)
  • Trek-Segafredo (Usa)
  • UAE Team Emirates (Uae)

UCI ProTeams

  • Lotto Dstny (Bel)
  • TotalEnergies (Fra)
  • Israel-Premier Tech (Isr)
  • Uno-X Pro Cycling Team (Nor)

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Tour de France 2023 stage guide – Schedule and key dates as Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard chase yellow

Felix Lowe

Updated 30/06/2023 at 16:11 GMT

Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar resume their Tour de France rivalry as the duo do battle for the yellow jersey this July. Defending champion Vingegaard and the two-time winner Pogacar top the list of favourites as Egan Bernal makes his first Tour appearance in three years. So what is the route and schedule for this year’s Tour? And what are the key stages in the race?

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TOUR DE FRANCE 2023 - Seven key stages

Stage 1, july 1: bilbao – bilbao (182km, hills).

Tour de France 2023 Stage 1 profile

STAGE 6, JULY 6: TARBES – CAUTERETS-CAMBASQUE (145KM, HIGH MOUNTAINS)

Tour de France 2023 Stage 6 profile

STAGE 9, JULY 9: SAINT-LEONARD-DE-NOBLAT – PUY DE DOME (182KM, MEDIUM MOUNTAINS)

Tour de France 2023 Stage 9 profile

STAGE 13, JULY 14: CHATILLON-SUR-CHALARONNE – GRAND COLOMBIER (138KM, MOUNTAINS)

Tour de France 2023 Stage 13 profile

STAGE 16, JULY 18: PASSY – COMBLOUX (22.4KM, ITT)

Tour de France 2023 Stage 16 profile

STAGE 17, JULY 19: SAINT-GERVAIS MONT-BLANC – COURCHEVEL (166KM, HIGH MOUNTAINS)

Tour de France 2023 Stage 17 profile

STAGE 20, JULY 22: BELFORT – LE MARKSTEIN FELLERING (133.5KM, MEDIUM MOUNTAINS)

Tour de France 2023 Stage 20 profile

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2023 Tour de France route

From the Basque Country to Paris and all the stages in between

Tour de France 2023 map

The 2023 Tour de France got underway on July 1st in Bilbao, Spain with another demanding route that includes only a single 22km hilly time trial in the Alps and mountain stages in all five of France’s mountain ranges. From the Grand Départ in the Basque Country to the finish in Paris, Cyclingnews has all the route details.

The very limited amount of time trialling and preponderance of mountains no doubt suits French riders  Thibaut Pinot , David Gaudu and Romain Bardet. As a result, Remco Evenepoel, Primoz Roglič and Geraint Thomas targeted the Giro d’Italia, which had three times the amount of time trialling and fewer mountains.

Official information from race organiser ASO claimed the 3,404km route includes eight flat stages for the sprinters, four hilly stages suited to breakaways and eight mountain stages. Four of these include summit finishes: in the Pyrenees at Cauterets-Cambasque, on the legendary Puy de Dôme volcano in the Massif Central, on the Grand Colombier in the Jura and at Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc in the Alps.

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The other mountain stages are also extremely difficult, even if some are short and extra intense.

Stage 14 to Morzine includes 4,200m of climbing, alongside the mighty Col de Joux Plane and its testing descent to the finish. Stage 15 ends with the 11% ‘wall’ of Côte des Amerands and then the 7km 7.7% climb up to Saint-Gervais in view of Mont-Blanc.       

Stage 17 to Courchevel is arguably the queen stage, climbing the 2,304m-high Col de la Loze and then descends to finish on the altiport runway. Stage 20 is a final brutal multi-mountain stage in the Vosges between Belfort and Le Markstein ski resort.

The only time trial is on stage 16 in the Arve Valley near Sallanches after the second rest day, but the 22km route between Passy and Combloux will test riders' bike handling skills and climbing as much as their time trialling. The stage includes the Côte de Domancy, where Bernard Hinault forged his 1980 Worlds victory, and which also featured as part of the final week time trial in the 2016 Tour.

2022 Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard was arguably the best climber of the last two editions of the Tour and he appears to have plenty of opportunities to go on the attack on the steep ascents in 2023.

Two-time winner  Tadej Pogačar  will no doubt relish the route on offer for next July’s challenge against Vingegaard, Jumbo-Visma, Ineos Grenadiers and anyone else.

For an in-depth analysis of this year's major contenders, check our regularly updated guide to the favourites of the 2023 Tour de France .

For a detailed description of each stage, click on the link in the table below.

Stage 1: Bilbao-Bilbao, 182 km - Hilly

Stage 2: vitoria-gasteiz to san sebastián, 208.9km - hilly, stage 3: amorebieta-etxano to bayonne, 193.5km - flat, stage 4: dax to nogaro, 181.8km - flat, stage 5: pau to laruns, 162.7km - mountain, stage 6: tarbes to cauterets-cambasque, 144.9km - mountain, stage 7: mont-de-marsan to bordeaux, 169.9km - flat, stage 8: libourne to limoges, 200.7km - hilly, stage 9: saint-léonard- de-noblat to puy de dôme, 182.4km - mountain, stage 10: vulcania to issoire, 167.2km - hilly, stage 11: clermont-ferrand to moulins, 179.8km - flat, stage 12: roanne to belleville-en-beaujolais, 168.8km - hilly, stage 13: châtillon-sur-chalaronne to grand colombier, 137.8km - mountain, stage 14: annemasse to morzine les portes du soleil, 151.8km - mountain, stage 15: les gets les portes du soleil to saint-gervais mont blanc, 179km - mountain, stage 16: passy to combloux, 22.4km - itt, stage 17: saint-gervais mont blanc à courchevel, 184.9km - mountain, stage 18: moûtiers to bourg-en-bresse, 184.9km - hilly, stage 19: moirans-en-montagne to poligny, 172.8km - flat, stage 20: belfort to le markstein fellering, 133.5km - mountain, stage 21: saint-quentin-en-yvelines to paris champs-élysées, 115.1km - flat.

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