How long is the tour de france?

The modern editions of the Tour de France consist of 21 day-long segments (stages) over a 23-day period and cover around 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi). The race alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise circuits of France. There are usually between 20 and 22 teams, with nine riders in each. read more

The modern editions of the Tour de France consist of 21 day-long segments (stages) over a 23-day period and cover around 3,500 kilometres (2,200 mi). The race alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise circuits of France. There are usually between 20 and 22 teams, with nine male riders in each. read more

The Tour de France is a bicycle race that started in 1903. Riders compete for 21 days, and the race route and distance vary from year to year. The 2014 race had a total distance of 3,664 kilometers (or 2,276 miles), and it started in England and ended in Paris. read more

The longest Tour de France The 1926 edition of the Tour de France was the first time the race started outside of Paris. The departure city was Evian and during its 17 stages the route traced the borders of France making the distance a record of 5745 km (3569 mi). read more