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Tour de France 2025

Tour de France 2025 race news, previews, results, tour map, race tech, analysis, and photos. Follow for breaking on twitter, instagram, or facebook.

Dates: July 5-27
Stages: 21
Rest days: 2
Start: Lille, France
Finish: Paris, France

The 2025 Tour de France will take place July 5-27. The 112th edition of the race starts in Lille, France, with a total of 21 days of racing and two rest days. The final stage returns to Paris after finishing last year in Nice due to the Olympic Games.

Latest Tour de France News

4 years ago

Tour de France: Mark Cavendish in, Sam Bennett out for Deceuninck-Quick-Step

Mark Cavendish to return as green jersey champ Sam Bennett left off Deceuninck-Quick-Step team.


4 years ago

Tour de France Celebratory Giveaway!

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4 years ago

Tour de France: López, Valverde, Mas headline Movistar eight, Mathieu van der Poel and Tim Merlier lead Alpecin-Fenix

Miguel Ángel López and Enric Mas will lead the Spanish squad, while Alpecin-Fenix will hunt stages with Mathieu van der Poel and Tim Merlier.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Arkéa-Samsic and Astana-Premier Tech name teams for GC bid and stage wins

Nairo Quintana and Warren Barguil will lead a GC bid for Arkéa-Samsic, while Astana-Premier Tech targets stage victories in France.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Chris Froome edges toward life out of saddle with ‘road captain’ role

Froome's captaincy role at the Tour de France hints toward his future behind the scenes with Israel Start-Up Nation.


4 years ago

Everything you need to know about the 2021 Tour de France

The stages, the favorites, and the storylines to follow — here's your go-to guide for the 2021 Tour de France.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Team BikeExchange, Ag2r-Citroën bring squads for all terrain

Both teams bring mix of old and young, with breakaways, stages and outsider GC chances on radar.


4 years ago

Wout van Aert tamps down sprint and green jersey ambitions for Tour de France

Van Aert still on the comeback after appendix operation and is mindful of stretching his form through to the Olympics.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Groupama-FDJ, Bahrain Victorious confirm Tour de France teams

Groupama-FDJ to challenge with sprinter Arnaud Démare and climber David Gaudu, Bahrain Victorious look to carry 2021 momentum with Jack Haig, Sonny Colbrelli.


4 years ago

Nicholas Dlamini becomes the first Black South African to start Tour de France

American rider Sean Bennett will also make Tour de France debut with Qhubeka Assos.


4 years ago

Ineos Grenadiers confirms team, commitment to offensive racing for Tour de France

Ineos Grenadiers confirms a team set to be 'more open and aggressive' in battle against Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič at this year's Tour.


4 years ago

Michael Woods looking to disrupt a ‘two-tier’ Tour de France

Woods accepts that Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Ineos Grenadiers could dominate the Tour – but he also knows they can be beaten.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Philippe Gilbert, Caleb Ewan headline Lotto-Soudal

Belgian team focusing on sprints and breakaways for its 37th start in Tour de France.


4 years ago

Tour de France: From Tadej Pogačar to Peter Sagan, five stories to watch

Who will emerge as the Tour's underdog? Can Ineos Grenadiers be stopped again? Every Tour de France starts with a clean slate.


4 years ago

André Greipel surprise addition to Tour de France team

Rick Zabel will act as lead-out for veteran sprinter as Israel Start-Up Nation confirms its Tour de France roster.


4 years ago

Primož Roglič and his high-risk, no-race build to the Tour de France

Roglič has ripped up the script by not racing before the Tour de France. It could prove a masterstroke or a massive mistake in one month's time.


4 years ago

Analysis: The 2021 Tour de France and the rise of the ‘super-teams’

How three teams — Ineos Grenadiers, UAE Team Emirates and Jumbo-Visma — are putting the squeeze on the yellow jersey.


4 years ago

Peter Sagan, Sam Bennett, Caleb Ewan lead fight for Tour de France green jersey

A closer look at the contenders for the Tour de France's points classification and where the battle for green will be won.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Six must-watch stages for 2021

Prepare your snacks and book a spot on the sofa – these are the stages not to be missed at the 2021 Tour de France.


4 years ago

Chris Froome to ride Tour de France as road captain

Chris Froome will return to the Tour de France but not to ride for the general classification. The experienced rider and four-times winner will be the designated road captain.


4 years ago

Analysis: Wout van Aert an unknown quantity at the Tour de France

After having his appendix out in May, Wout van Aert has had to fight hard to get back into shape for the Tour de France.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Chris Froome handed road captain role for Israel Start-Up Nation

Chris Froome will play a support role for Michael Woods, who has been named as Israel Start-Up Nation's GC leader for the Tour de France.


4 years ago

Will Peter Sagan win another green jersey? We debate the possibilities

Will Peter Sagan be untouchable again in the race for green? Our editors take sides in the debate of who will end up in Paris in the points jersey.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Peter Sagan and Wilco Kelderman lead Bora-Hansgrohe challenge

Bora-Hansgrohe attack sprint and GC competitions at the Tour de France with Peter Sagan and Wilco Kelderman.


4 years ago

Analysis: Ineos Grenadiers is on the way to sweeping all three grand tours

Ineos Grenadiers has already won the Giro d'Italia, are the Tour de France and Vuelta a España next?


4 years ago

‘Project Froome’ falls short of Tour de France as Chris Froome overlooked for GC role

Four-time Tour de France winner still holding out hope for a fifth yellow jersey, but it won't be in 2021.


4 years ago

Michael Woods tipped for Tour de France leadership ahead of Chris Froome

Israel Start-Up Nation confirms Canadian will lead instead of four-time Tour winner.


4 years ago

Ineos Grenadiers brings strongest-ever team to the Tour de France – but remains the underdog

Ineos Grenadiers believes it has the strongest Tour lineup in its history – but can it win yellow without the strongest rider?


4 years ago

Is Mark Cavendish making his case for a Tour de France start?

With uncertainty over Sam Bennett's participation, Mark Cavendish has made a case for himself as a possible replacement after his win in Belgium.


4 years ago

Sam Bennett unsure about the Tour de France. Will Cavendish replace him?

Sam Bennett is unsure for the Tour de France. Lefevere doesn't really have a plan B when it comes to a new sprinter or will Mark Cavendish be the solution?


4 years ago

Report: Michael Woods will see leadership role at Tour de France ahead of Chris Froome

Four-time Tour-winner expected to start, but is looking at the Vuelta a España as a more realistic goal as recovery continues.


4 years ago

Can Tadej Pogačar win three jerseys again at the Tour de France?

Tadej Pogačar matched Eddy Merckx in last year's Tour de France, can he do it again in 2021?


4 years ago

Commentary: La Course had issues but it played a part in growing women’s cycling

It's not yet known if the 2021 La Course will be the last, but it has had a lasting impact on women's cycling since its first edition in 2014.


4 years ago

Ineos Grenadiers to bring ‘mountain train’ back to the Tour de France

Ineos Grenadiers DS says the Team Sky-style 'train' will return to the Tour in a bid to steamroller Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar.


4 years ago

Tadej Pogačar, Richard Carapaz set the tone in Tour de France tune-ups

Pogačar and Carapaz scored standout stage victories Thursday to send warning to Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas just weeks ahead of the Tour.


4 years ago

Tour de France: Julian Alaphilippe and David Gaudu shoulder the burden of French expectations

It has been 36 years since a French rider won the Tour de France, can the nation put a stop to the rut, or should it adjust its expectations?


4 years ago

Brandon McNulty and his fast-track to start the Tour de France

Brandon McNulty punched his ticket to the Tour de France sooner than he ever could have imagined.


4 years ago

Mathieu van der Poel: A yellow and green jersey contender at the Tour de France?

Grippy opening stages offer Dutch steam train an opportunity to grab yellow, and green could be waiting for him in Paris – if he wants it.


4 years ago

Sam Bennett, Michael Mørkøv to return to sprint throne at Tour de France

Dominant duo brace for sprint and green jersey battle with Peter Sagan, Caleb Ewan in final Tour together at Deceuninck-Quick-Step


4 years ago

Tour de France ‘Class of 2021’ could be best rookie field ever

Mathieu van der Poel and Brandon McNulty lead rookie class in 2021 Tour de France.


4 years ago

From Ineos to Jumbo-Visma: How are the key Tour de France GC teams shaping up?

With just over two weeks until the Tour de France rolls out of Brittany, how are Ineos Grenadiers, UAE Team Emirates, and Jumbo-Visma shaping up for the title fight?


4 years ago

Mathieu van der Poel confirms he’s ready for Tour de France

Dutch star blasted to victory Monday to confirm he's primed for success in his highly anticipated Tour de France debut later this month.


4 years ago

Jumbo-Visma DS: Team ‘on right track’ for Tour de France

Sepp Kuss fell short in a bid for a stage victory in the French Alps, but sport director insists there is no reason to worry ahead of Tour de France.


4 years ago

Tadej Pogačar flips the script with Tour of Slovenia as final Tour de France form-builder

Tadej Pogačar is aiming to buck the trend of Tour de France winners racing at the Critérium du Dauphiné or the Tour de Suisse.


4 years ago

What you should know about the 2021 Tour de France route

Here are the key things to know about the route set to host Tadej Pogačar, Primož Roglič and Geraint Thomas' battle for Tour de France glory.


4 years ago

Is Richie Porte the Tour de France ‘wildcard’ for Ineos Grenadiers?

Richie Porte continues to downplay his chances at the Tour de France, but the route and team dynamics favor him even more than in 2020.


4 years ago

Can Geraint Thomas turn Ineos Grenadiers’ attacking strategy into Tour de France glory?

Thomas made good on team's offensive new approach with Critérium du Dauphiné victory Thursday, but it’s not a sure-fire winner for the Tour.


4 years ago

Will the Critérium Dauphiné champion also win the Tour de France? Don’t count on it

Winning the Dauphiné might seem it would point toward success at the Tour de France, but not as often as you'd think.


4 years ago

The significance of Christian Prudhomme’s COVID test at the 2020 Tour de France

The consequences of the pandemic cost elite women’s bike racing dearly.


4 years ago

VN Archives: An emotional rollercoaster of a Tour de France time trial

Pensec falls as Chiappucci rises on stage 12 of the 1990 Tour de France.


5 years ago

Legends of the Tour de France: Pedro Delgado and Sean Kelly

Graham Watson remembers two of the most serene champions ever to throw a leg over a bicycle.


5 years ago

2021 Tour de France route: Three summit finishes and two time trials

2021 Tour de France includes two climbs of Mont Ventoux in stage 11 but will not finish on summit.


5 years ago

US pro roundtable: Bad weather is on everyone’s mind at the Giro d’Italia

Chad Haga, Larry Warbasse and Joe Dombrowski expect to see fireworks in the final week of the Giro d'Italia.


5 years ago

‘Active’ race jury shaped outcome of Tour de France

What was behind the race jury's strong hand at the Tour de France?


5 years ago

Sepp Kuss on Jumbo-Visma’s Tour de France finale: ‘We finished in high spirits’

American Sepp Kuss said that Jumbo-Visma's Tour de France leader Primož Roglič helped the entire team move past the disappointment on La Planche des Belles Filles.


5 years ago

Creating controlled chaos at the Tour de France: Inside Team Sunweb’s winning strategy

Team Sunweb took three stage victories at the Tour through an aggressive, untamable brand of racing. Here's how they made it happen.


5 years ago

PYSO, EP. 71: What the Tour de France means now for cycling

Hindsight is 20/20 — and that's exactly what PYSO is bringing to this special episode reflecting on the 2020 Tour de France.


5 years ago

French lead chorus of doubt in wake of Tour de France

Active and retired French riders are raising doubts in the performances during the 2020 Tour de France.


5 years ago

Quintana says he has ‘nothing to hide’ in police probe

Colombian star reveals new details of police questioning and denies any wrong-doing.


5 years ago

Inside Pogacar’s time trial comeback at the Tour de France

UAE spent months preparing for dramatic stage 20 time trial turn-around.


5 years ago

Power analysis: Lennard Kämna on stage 16 of the Tour de France

In this column, we dive into the breakaway power numbers of Lennard Kämna on stage 16 of this year’s Tour de France.


5 years ago

Tour de France roundtable: Did Pogačar win or Roglič lose?

Time to unpack a scintillating and surprising Tour de France: Did we miss Froome and Thomas? Did the route pack a punch? And what determined the final victor?


5 years ago

VN Archives: A racer’s ode to the Tour de France

It's impossible to encapsulate the beauty of the world's most magnificent bicycle spectacle in words. But here is an attempt.


5 years ago

Pogačar’s coach on Tour de France preparations: ‘He was so fit in May I told him to have a week off’

Huge capacity for recovery, self-regulation, and a lack of quarantine unlocks Pogačar's yellow jersey, says coach.


5 years ago

Tour de Hoody: A Tour de France against the odds delivers one for the ages

Tadej Pogačar raced so aggressively that even the Badger would be proud.


5 years ago

VeloNews Podcast: The unexpected brilliance of Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France victory

Tadej Pogačar upended the GC to win the 2020 Tour de France, and we cover the historical significance of the win on this episode of The VeloNews Podcast.


5 years ago

How the U.S. riders fared in the Tour de France

Three American riders in the 107th edition made their impact felt in unique ways.


5 years ago

Updated: Two arrested following hotel raid at Tour de France

Arkéa-Samsic team manager promises to cut ties if any wrongdoing is confirmed by police.


5 years ago

Untold stories of the Tour de France: Suffering with Mark Cavendish

Few know how close Mark Cavendish came to not making it to Paris in the 2010 Tour de France.


5 years ago

Tour de France trivia: Who the heck is Tadej Pogačar?

From crushing time trials to flogging keyrings, here are a few facts you need to know about the 22-year-old Tour champion.


5 years ago

Getting the shot: The Tour de France’s classic Arc de Triomphe image

Photojournalist James Startt recounts a Tour de France image that he's taken many times before, but one that always looks great. It's the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris.


5 years ago

The winning bike of the Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V3Rs

Colnago bikes have been raced to many illustrious victories over the decades, but never for the Tour de France overall until this year.


5 years ago

UAE-Team Emirates cashes in with yellow jersey: Tour de France prize money per team

Team of Tadej Pogačar takes over €620,000 while least rewarded squad Arkéa-Samsic don't even hit the €16,000 mark


5 years ago

Tour de France riders promote anti-racism slogan before final stage

Riders wrote the anti-racism slogan on their masks just days after Kévin Reza gave an interview highlighting the sport's struggles with racial equality.


5 years ago

Jumbo-Visma’s Richard Plugge on Tour de France outcome: ‘We were stunned’

Jumbo-Visma's chief architect Richard Plugge admitted to being 'stunned' by the outcome of Saturday's Tour de France time trial. Plugge said that while the team is pleased with its three stage wins, the 2020 Tour de France will be viewed as a disappointment.


5 years ago

Tour de France stage 21: Sam Bennett wins Paris sprint as Tadej Pogačar crowned champion

Irish sprinter beats Mads Pedersen and Peter Sagan on the Champs-Élysées.


5 years ago

Active Pass roundtable: Which WorldTour teams could go away for 2021?

What can Wout van Aert achieve in his career? Will any WorldTour teams not return in 2021? You have questions and we have answers.


5 years ago

Pogačar joins elite company of first-time Tour de France winners

Pogačar is first rider since Merckx to win three jerseys in Paris.


5 years ago

COVID-19 hits the Tour de France press room

Several Spanish journalists leave race after Spanish-language reporter tested positive.


5 years ago

VN Archives: After five second places, Zoetemelk finally wins the Tour de France

The Dutchman went on to finish the Tour de France 16 times, a record at the time he retired. His battle for the Tour title was also a study in perseverance.


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Tour de France Writers

Andrew Hood

Andrew Hood, aka “EuroHoody,” is European editor for Velo. Since joining the title in 2002, he’s been chasing bike races all over the world. He’s covered dozens of editions of the spring classics and the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, as well as numerous world championships in road, track, and mountain biking. He’s also covered six Olympic Games and reported on bike races across six continents. Beyond the Outside cycling network, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Outside, SKITraveler Magazine, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and Denver Post. He’s a voting member of the Velo d’Or prize committee, and he’s appeared on CNN, NBC, NPR, and BBC. Chances are, if there’s a bike race, EuroHoody’s been to it, or will be going soon.

Jim Cotton

Jim is a UK-based editor and reporter focusing on road racing, training, and nutrition. He’s developed a bank of experience working on the ground at all three grand tours, Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Strade Bianche, road worlds, and many more prestigious races. Additionally, Jim writes the ‘Behind the Ride’ series of features that digs into how riders in the pro peloton have become the best in the world. It’s a wide-ranging column that’s covered diet, training, recovery, altitude camps, and a lot more. And when he’s not working? After a few decades of mostly dismal results, he’s hung up the wheels on his bike racing career. Instead, now, he’s a trail / ultra racer… but don’t hold that against him.

Andy McGrath

Formerly editor of Rouleur magazine, Andy McGrath is a freelance sports journalist and has covered the Tour de France, Tour of Italy and the sport’s big one-day Classics. He covered the 2023 Tour de France for VELO.

Shane Stokes

Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for over two decades, appeared regularly on that country’s national broadcaster RTE in analyzing the sport, and contributed to Velo and many of the sport’s international outlets. When not writing about cycling he’s happiest in nature on a sunny day, particularly with a dog or two in tow.

Will Tracy

Will Tracy is a San Francisco based editor interested in all things cycling. Since getting his start in cycling journalism with Peloton Magazine, he has reported from the Tour de France; the Taipei Cycle, Eurobike, and Sea Otter trade shows; and covered the biggest events in gravel racing including Unbound and SBT GRVL. When not biking, he stays active with climbing and running and likes to take photos, cook, and serially dabble in new hobbies.

Alvin Holbrook

Alvin is a tech editor for Velo, where he covers road, gravel, and e-bikes after nearly a decade in the bike industry. In addition, he uses his background in urban planning to cover stories around active transportation, policy, tech, and infrastructure through the Urbanist Update series. He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife and an ever-growing stable of bikes and kitchen utensils. Meet Alvin

Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest but when it’s time to ride, hot and dry is better than cold and wet. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but understands most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn’t care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset, and beyond, the answer is always yes.

How to watch the Tour de France in 2025

For 2024: Peacock is showing the Tour de France in North America. Those of you in Europe have more options.

Inside the United States and Canada

Cycling fans in the U.S.A. and Canada can watch the Tour de France streamed through Peacock. The $6 per month subscription will allow you to watch via a web browser, the mobile app, or a smart TV app. Select stages of the Tour are also broadcast on NBC and USA.

Daily coverage begins as early as 5:00 a.m. EDT daily. You’ll want to check the specific broadcast time for each stage, since there is some variability in the start times of the daily broadcast.

Outside the United States and Canada

Eurosport will show the race in Europe. Other options include Rai Sport in Italy, L'Equipe TV in France, and Sporza in Belgium.