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. read more
The Tour de France (French pronunciation: [tuʁ də fʁɑ̃s]) is an annual male multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally making passes through nearby countries. 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