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PUBLISHED: 28. JUNE 2024
CATEGORY: SPORTS
Immerse yourself in the chaotic beauty of the 2024 Tour de France and discover detailed stage plans, tough routes and the tireless heroes that make this race a living poem of sweat and triumph. Stay informed about riders, favorites and exciting developments and don’t miss a second of this monumental spectacle!
All right – here we go! The Tour de France 2024 is just around the corner, and we’ve taken the trouble to scrape together the key facts. All the essentials for you – with links to further information so you don’t get lost in the cycling maze.
The 2024 Tour de France with a total of 176 riders, organized in 22 teams, promises to be a spectacle of superlatives. The first Grand Départ in the 111th edition of the TDF in Italy will take the riders from the Apennines across the majestic Alps, the wild Pyrenees and the Massif Central of France to this year’s finish in Nice on the Côte d’Azur. This time, the journey does not end in the usual home of Paris. Why? Well, the City of Lights is preparing for the 2024 Olympic Games.
Here are five links to make sure you don’t lose track of this madness:
The route? Breathtaking! With over 52,230 meters of elevation gain, this is a race that forgives no weaknesses and offers a veritable firework display of challenges:
Seven high mountain stages with four epic mountain finishes
Dedicated to the mountain gods, with summits such as Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet, Plateau de Beille, Isola 2000 and Col de la Couillole. A real endurance test that only the best will survive. Towering above it all is the Cime de la Bonette, France’s highest asphalt road, at 2802 meters above sea level – the summit of the Tour 2024.
“On a mountain ascent, Pain shows who you are.”
Marc Madiot
There are also two time trial stages, a battle against the clock and against one’s own demons. A total of 59 km, with the second individual time trial on the last day of the TDF 2024 from Monaco to Nice. A finale that brings back memories of the legendary duel between Fignon und LeMond in ’89 – it’s been so long since the asphalt has burned with such intensity.
Will there be another big showdown between the top favorites on the last day of the Tour this year between Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Remco Evenepoel? Or will an outsider or even Mark Cavendish steal the show?
• Jonas Vingegaard: The winner of the last two editions of the Tour de France and one of the top favorites for 2024 [Team Visma | Lease a Bike].
• Tadej Pogačar: Winner of the 2020 and 2021 Tour de France, hoping to win the overall again after two years [UAE Team Emirates].
• Primož Roglič: Another top rider making headlines with his new team Bora-Hansgrohe [Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe].
• Remco Evenepoel: Makes his Tour debut in 2024 and is getting a lot of attention for his impressive performances so far [Soudal Quick-Step].
• Mark Cavendish: Chasing the record for the most stage wins at the Tour and has postponed his planned retirement to achieve this goal [Astana Qazaqstan Team].
The reward? Prize money of 2.3 million euros, with a hefty 500,000 euros for the overall winner of the Tour (TDF winners list). A Tour that shapes legends and writes stories for eternity.
Captivating documentaries about the Tour de France: A look behind the scenes of the legendary cycling race.
The Netflix documentary series “Tour de France: Unchained” shows the year 2022 of the toughest cycling race in the world. It follows elite teams on their emotional journey full of tears and triumph.
The ARD documentary series “Tour de France – Alles auf Gelb” follows the German team Bora-Hansgrohe on their way to the Tour de France 2024. Under the leadership of Slovenian star Primoz Roglic, the team is fighting for overall victory.
The ARD documentary series “Mythos Tour” sheds light on the fascination and history of the Tour de France since its beginnings 120 years ago. It shows the challenges, triumphs and tragedies of the third largest sporting event in the world.
These documentaries offer gripping insights into the world of cycling and the cultural significance of the Tour de France. Immerse yourself in this incomparable saga on and off the roads of France.
One last note from us, for-legends.com: we ride ROSE bikes – waering RAPHA and have downloaded the official app of the Tour de France organizers so that we are always up to date on the road. From legends, for legends!
