How long is the tour de france in miles?

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 fastest average speed of a Tour de France was 25.7 miles per hour (mph), set in 2005. In 1919, the average speed was just 14.9 mph. read more

This year's Tour de France is more than 300 miles longer than last year. At 2,262 miles, it's roughly as long as the route between Washington, DC, and Tucson, Ariz. That would take 39 hours to drive. read more