Overview

• The proposed 2030 Tour de France Grand Départ would start in Dresden, with a route passing through Gera, Halle, Leipzig, Erfurt, and ending in Magdeburg.
• The bid coincides with the 40th anniversary of German reunification and would mark the fifth time the Tour has started in Germany.
• Organizers estimate the cost of hosting the event at approximately 20 to 30 million euros, with most funding expected to come from private sources.
• The initiative is spearheaded by former German Cycling Federation president Rudolf Scharping, with support from regional leaders and business partners.
• A formal bid to the Tour's organizer, Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), is expected soon, with initial discussions planned for the summer.