What Is the Average Speed of a Tour de France Rider? Plus More FAQs
Even if you are tuning in for the first time, these facts will make you look like a seasoned viewer of the TdF.
As you get ready to watch the 2023 Tour de France, you might have some questions. This information will transform you—quickly—into a Tour expert. First, the basics: The 110th Tour de France will take place from July 1 - July 23. It’s good to know that the route changes every year. And in 2023, the Grand Départ is in the Basque Country of Spain, with the typical finish in Paris after 21 stages.
Once you’ve figured out the other essential logistics (What’s up with the jersey colors? What’s a breakaway? Which channel is this race even on?), a few more nuanced questions still linger. As you get ready to watch the 2023 TdF, here are fun facts and answers to 14 questions you’ve likely wondered about the race, which will make you enjoy watching it even more.
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