Tour de France 2024
The Tour de France 2024 is the 111th edition of this famous cycling race, currently underway! It’s a grueling three-week competition that started in Florence, Italy, for the first time ever, and will reach its finish line in Nice, France on July 21st. This year, due to the 2024 Olympics in Paris, the route avoids the French capital and takes riders through four countries with challenging climbs totaling over 52,000 meters.
Tour de France 2024 dates
The 2024 Tour de France took place between Saturday, June 29th and Sunday, July 21st, 2024
Teams in The 2024 Tour de France
The 2024 Tour de France featured 22 teams, consisting of 18 UCI WorldTeams and 4 UCI ProTeams. Here’s a breakdown:
UCI WorldTeams:
- Alpecin–Deceuninck
- Arkéa–B&B Hotels
- Astana Qazaqstan Team
- Cofidis
- Decathlon–AG2R La Mondiale
- EF Education–EasyPost
- Groupama–FDJ
- Ineos Grenadiers
- Intermarché–Wanty
- Lidl–Trek
- Movistar Team
- Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe
- Soudal–Quick-Step
- Team Bahrain Victorious
- Team DSM–Firmenich PostNL
- Team Jayco–AlUla
- UAE Team Emirates
- Visma–Lease a Bike
UCI ProTeams:
- Israel–Premier Tech
- Lotto–Dstny
- Team TotalEnergies
- Uno-X Mobility
Tour de france route 2024
The route of the 2024 Tour de France is a challenging one, with a total distance of 3,498 kilometers (2,173 miles). The race began in Florence, Italy, on June 29th, and will finish in Nice, France, on July 21st
| Stage | Date | Course | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 June | Florence (Italy) to Rimini (Italy) | 206 km (128 mi) | Hilly stage |
| 2 | 30 June | Cesenatico (Italy) to Bologna (Italy) | 199.2 km (123.8 mi) | Hilly stage |
| 3 | 1 July | Piacenza (Italy) to Turin (Italy) | 230.8 km (143.4 mi) | Flat stage |
| 4 | 2 July | Pinerolo (Italy) to Valloire | 139.6 km (86.7 mi) | Mountain stage |
| 5 | 3 July | Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas | 177.4 km (110.2 mi) | Flat stage |
| 6 | 4 July | Mâcon to Dijon | 163.5 km (101.6 mi) | Flat stage |
| 7 | 5 July | Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin | 25.3 km (15.7 mi) | Individual time trial |
| 8 | 6 July | Semur-en-Auxois to Colombey-les-Deux-Églises | 183.4 km (114.0 mi) | Flat stage |
| 9 | 7 July | Troyes to Troyes | 199 km (124 mi) | Hilly stage |
| Р| 8 July | Orl̩ans | Р| Rest day |
| 10 | 9 July | Orléans to Saint-Amand-Montrond | 187.3 km (116.4 mi) | Flat stage |
| 11 | 10 July | Évaux-les-Bains to Le Lioran | 211 km (131 mi) | Mountain stage |
| 12 | 11 July | Aurillac to Villeneuve-sur-Lot | 203.6 km (126.5 mi) | Flat stage |
| 13 | 12 July | Agen to Pau | 165.3 km (102.7 mi) | Flat stage |
| 14 | 13 July | Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan (Pla d’Adet) | 151.9 km (94.4 mi) | Mountain stage |
| 15 | 14 July | Loudenvielle to Plateau de Beille | 197.7 km (122.8 mi) | Mountain stage |
| – | 15 July | Gruissan | – | Rest day |
| 16 | 16 July | Gruissan to Nîmes | 188.6 km (117.2 mi) | Flat stage |
| 17 | 17 July | Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to SuperDévoluy | 177.8 km (110.5 mi) | Mountain stage |
| 18 | 18 July | Gap to Barcelonnette | 179.5 km (111.5 mi) | Hilly stage |
| 19 | 19 July | Embrun to Isola 2000 | 144.6 km (89.9 mi) | Mountain stage |
| 20 | 20 July | Nice to Col de la Couillole | 132.8 km (82.5 mi) | Mountain stage |
| 21 | 21 July | Monaco to Nice | 33.7 km (20.9 mi) | Individual time trial |
| Total | – | – | 3,498 km (2,174 mi) |
How to Watch Tour de France Online
You can watch the Tour de France on Peacock [Peacock streaming service]. If you don’t already have Peacock, they offer a free trial. NBC Sports also has coverage that you can stream online if you have a cable subscription that includes NBC. Other live streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Sling Blue also offer NBC and may be an option depending on your package.
In the UK: Every stage of the Tour de France is being shown for free on ITVX [ITVX app formerly ITV Hub]. There is also Welsh-language commentary available for free via BBC iPlayer. Eurosport also has coverage that you can stream online with a Discovery+ subscription.
How to Watch Tour de France on TV
The way you watch the Tour de France on TV depends on your location:
US:
- Limited Live Broadcasts: NBC will broadcast a few stages live, with others on a delay.
- Streaming: The entirety of the Tour will be streamed on Peacock (NBC’s streaming service).
- Live TV Streaming Services: You can also watch NBC’s broadcasts through services like FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling Blue (these often have free trials).
UK:
- Free-to-Air: ITV4 will show live coverage of the Tour.
- Subscription Channels: Eurosport will also broadcast the Tour, available on platforms like Discovery+.
- Streaming: Live streams are free on the ITVX app for ITV4’s coverage.
Other Locations:
- Eurosport is often available internationally, so check if it’s offered in your region.
FAQ
How to Watch Tour de France 2024
You can watch the Tour de France on Peacock
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