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In this episode, we explore the Tour de France, covering its history, unique features, and fascinating facts. We discuss the origins of the race in 1903 as a publicity stunt, its evolution into the world’s premier cycling event, and the significance of the iconic yellow jersey. Highlighting the challenging aspects of the race, we delve into the grueling stages, mountainous terrains, and rigorous rules riders must follow. We also touch on the economic impact, and notable scandals, and preview the highly anticipated 2024 edition, which will feature an unprecedented start in Florence, Italy, and a finish in Nice, France. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the Tour de France, its legacy, and what makes it a thrilling spectacle for cycling enthusiasts worldwide.
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[Music] welcome to today’s episode where we delve into one of the world’s most prestigious and demanding sporting events the tour to France from its historic Beginnings to the latest developments the tour to France is not just a race it’s a global phenomenon that showcases the Pinnacle of cycling prow in this episode we’ll explore the history unique features fun facts and the upcoming 2024 edition of the race the tour to France is an annual multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France it is organized by the Amory sport organization and typically runs for 3 weeks in July the race is famous for its rigorous stages which include flat hilly and mountainous terrain as well as individ idual time trials the tour to France is renowned for its challenging routes and has become one of the most watched sporting events worldwide the tour to France was first held in 19003 it was conceived as a marketing strategy by the French newspaper elano to boost its circulation which had been declining the inaugural race was a huge success with the first edition spanning 2 428 km over six stages key historical moments in the tour to France include Morris garin’s victory in the inaugural 19003 race which significantly boosted elot sales in 1919 the iconic yellow Jersey was introduced to signify the race leader with its color chosen to match the newspaper’s Yellow Pages the fisa scandal in 1998 rocked the cycling World leading to increased scrutiny and reforms regarding doping more recent the 2020 race was postponed to August and September due to the covid-19 pandemic demonstrating the rac’s resilience amidst Global challenges the tour to France typically consists of 21 stages featuring a mix of flat hilly and mountainous segments along with time trials and covers a total distance of often over 3,000 km the race Awards include four main jerseys the yellow Jersey to the overall leader the green jersey to the best Sprinter the poka dot Jersey to the best climber and the white jersey to the best young Rider under 25 years old it features 22 teams each comprising eight Riders including a mix of top UCI World teams and selected UCI pro teams interesting facts about the tour to France include environmental initiatives where Riders face finds for littering outside designated zones to promote environmental responsibility recent additions including the 2024 tour have introduced gravel sectors to increase the rac’s challenge the record for the most overall wins is shared by four cyclist Jack anadel Eddie Ms Bernard hinel and Miguel enduring each with five victories Riders burn an average of about 123,00 calories over the course of the race which is equivalent to 600 bars of chocolate 1,200 39 sports gels or around 1,180 bananas additionally during Podium ceremonies Riders are required to wear their complete racing kit which can be uncomfortable due to the length of the race the tour to France is not only a sporting event but also a significant economic engine the overall prize pool for the race is around €2 million with the winner receiving €500,000 teams and rid ERS also benefit from sponsorship deals which can amount to millions of Euros the race generates substantial revenue for local economies through tourism media rights and Merchandising the tour to France has been marked by several scandals and controversies that have deeply affected the race and cycling as a whole in 19004 the second edition was tainted by cheating allegations when morce garan was disqualified for for using cars and trains to gain an unfair Advantage the 1998 fisa Scandal one of the most infamous doping scandals in cycling history revealed systematic doping within the fistina team leading to multiple arrests and significant reforms in anti-doping regulations Lance Armstrong seven consecutive victories from 1999 to 2005 were later overshadowed by revelations of extensive doping resulting in him being stripped of his titles in 2012 after a thorough investigation the 2006 PTO Scandal exposed a major doping ring involving Spanish Dr eano Fuentes implicating several Riders and prompting further scrutiny additionally Floyd Landes the 2006 winner was stripped of his title after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels bringing even more attention to anti-doping practices these controversies have profoundly shaped the tour to France leading to reforms and increased vigilance to maintain the Race’s Integrity the 111th edition of the tour to France scheduled from June 29th to July 21st 2024 promises to be a landmark event in cycling History For the First Time The Race will commence in Florence Italy and conclude in Nice France due to the 202 24 Summer Olympics preparations in Paris covering 3498 km the route will feature four mountain ranges and 52 230 M of climbing with stage 9 including 14 gravel sectors totaling 32 km the final stage will introduce an individual time trial top Riders such as Tage pachar Jonas vinard and primage ragit are expected to be strong contenders the 2024 tour to France is set to be one of the most challenging and memorable editions promising excitement and drama for cycling enthusiasts worldwide thank you for tuning into this episode don’t forget to use promo code Adam T ride for 10% off your order at post.com for top quality 3D printed bike Saddles check out the link below for more details