March 5, 2015 Read time - 1 minute 198 riders, 22 teams, 21 days. It can be only one thing – the Tour de France! Now in its 103rd year, the Tour de France is one of the biggest sporting spectacles in the world. Broadcast across 188 countries, the iconic cycling race is watched by more than 3 billion people on TV, while around 12 million spectators will line the route to see the peloton whizz by from the roadside. Did you know, during the course of the race each rider will sweat enough to flush a toilet 39 times? Or that the peloton will collectively burn through almost 800 tyres? Don’t get caught out by your lack of Tour de France trivia this July – with our Le Tour infographic to hand, you'll be able to impress all your mates! And for those of you looking to embark on your own two-wheeled adventure, check out our range of thrilling drop-bar cycling holidays Tour de France Infographic Take a look at our popular cycling holidays in France below.
Alpine Cols of the Tour de France 13 reviews A spectacular cycling route through the Italian and French Alps Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Challenging / Tough 8 Days from £1,279 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details
Cotes Du Ventoux Cycling Explore Provence with its colourful medieval villages, eclectic markets and good local wines Cycling Suitable for: Age 8+ Activity level: Leisurely / Moderate 7 Days from £1,299 Self-Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details
Mont Ventoux Cycling Weekend 19 reviews Climb one of the Tour de France's most iconic mountains Cycling Suitable for: Age 16+ Activity level: Challenging / Tough 4 Days from £749 Guided (Excl. Flights) View More Details