Descending the Col du Tourmalet in the French Pyrenees during the 2021 Tour de France
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Pedalling through history. Tour de France
Every summer, the world's best cyclists take on one of the most gruelling athletic events in modern sports—the Tour de France. Beginning this year on July 5 and concluding on July 27, the 2025 race will span 21 stages and over 2,000 miles across France. First held in 1903 to boost newspaper sales, the Tour has grown into cycling's most iconic race. Riders compete in mountain climbs, sprints and time trials, with the race traditionally ending in Paris—though the 2025 edition will once again skip the Champs-Élysées finish, following last year's modifications due to Olympic preparations.
Descending the Col du Tourmalet in the French Pyrenees during the 2021 Tour de France in the French Pyrenees, reaching 2,115 metres above sea level. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or a casual fan, the Tour offers breathtaking scenery, fierce competition and a true test of endurance.
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