Saxony Launches Bid to Host 2030 Tour de France Grand Départ

Rudolf Scharping leads efforts to bring the iconic cycling event to Mitteldeutschland, aligning with the 40th anniversary of German reunification.

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.