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Tour de France cycle race kicks off in Lille

France 24 · 13 days ago
France 24
France 24
13 days ago

The 2025 edition of the Tour de France cycle race begins in the northern city of Lille on Saturday, with title contenders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard set to renew their sporting rivalry.

Breakdown
  • Tour de France starts in Lille with teams preparing equipment and strategies. 12s
  • Cofidis team focuses on recovery and discipline during the race. 43s
  • Riders have studied all 21 stages and aim to win at least one stage. 1m 11s
  • Opportunities identified in early stages for breakaway attempts. 1m 34s
  • Stage one covers 185 kilometres through northern France. 1m 53s
Cycling