For the first time, the Tour de France will begin in Italy and finish somewhere other than the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
It's the world's most famous annual cycling event. And it's also widely considered the toughest and most prestigious. Launched in 1903 by sports newspaper L'Auto as a way to boost sales, the event is now watched by millions around the world, while thousands more line the road to cheer on the world's top riders. This year, 176 cyclists representing 22 teams will take part.
The flat stages are not entirely flat, and four of the mountain stages have notorious summit finishes, meaning the rider has to push to the top of the mountain right when they are most tired. The cyclist leading the pack is easy to spot in their bright yellow jersey — originally chosen by L'Auto to reflect the colour of its printed pages. The rider wearing the jersey can change day-to-day. Each stage is its own competition, and riders try to snatch jerseys from each other.
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