Comments on: Understanding the Tour de France: A Beginner’s Guide

By: TPain

TPain — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:18:18 +0000

In reply to Alan. love the positivity here and Ur post is great never knew something bout tour de France, now I know thank u

By: Sue H.

Sue H. — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:40:00 +0000

Thank you for all of this helpful information! I am new to this and your guide was very helpful. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching the race so far. respect!

By: Debra Chance

Debra Chance — Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:16:01 +0000

In reply to David Cole. Do these cyclists ride year round with their teams to establish the connections required to race as such a competitive racing unit?

By: Pamela thornton

Pamela thornton — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:44:25 +0000

Thankyou I at last understand the race . I watch all of it . These young men are so strong .

By: Michael T (Asmarino)

Michael T (Asmarino) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:39:50 +0000

VIVA Bini !!!!! We all (Eritreans and of course Africans everywhere) are proud of you. Keep up the great job you are doing. Asmara is waiting for your safe arrival home. GO Bini GO!!!!!!

By: Virginia Krause

Virginia Krause — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:49:38 +0000

Thank you for this blog. I have in the past watched several stages mainly for the beautiful countryside and villages. Now I am learning about this race I am hooked and now will have a much better understanding of these great young athletes

By: David Cole

David Cole — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:08:01 +0000

I have the UK edition of the Tour Guide. What does VC refer to in the schedule for each days racing?

By: Sandra Francis

Sandra Francis — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:11:31 +0000

No comment, just a question. Who are the people who stand on stage with the various winners, are they models or sponsors, just curious.

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:06:37 +0000

In the Tour de France, most teams do not have the talent to be competitive. I rarely hear the names of these teams. Why do they enter the tour?

By: Montague Bikes

Montague Bikes — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:50:48 +0000

Hey Mia,
Thanks for the kind words. The Tour de France starts with 22 teams with 9 riders on each team; a total of 198. I’m not sure all of them have ever finished a Tour, as some riders invariably drop out due to injury or exhaustion. This year, one of the best sprinters in the world, Mark Cavendish crashed on stage 1 and broke his collarbone. Last year’s defending champion, Chris Froome crashed 3 times over stages 4 and 5, fractured his wrist and was forced to quit. Another race favorite, Alberto Contador crashed on stage 10, broke his tibia, and has also quit. Those are just 3 of perhaps 10 or 12 riders that have already abandoned. It’s been a crazy Tour so far!