Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Tour de France Finalizes Route and Broadcast Lineup Ahead of Lille Start

Media previews are complete with all logistical details locked in two days before the Grand Départ from Lille.

Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar stands on stage during welcome ceremony in Ljubljana, Slovenia, July 24, 2024. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic/File Photo
Image
Image

Overview

  • The 112th edition spans 3,338.8 km over 21 stages entirely within France, featuring six mountain finishes and two individual time trials totalling 43.9 km.
  • Defending champion Tadej Pogacar seeks a fourth title against rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel in a star-studded field of 184 riders from 23 teams.
  • ITV4 will provide the last year of free-to-air UK coverage before exclusive rights move to TNT Sports and Discovery+.
  • A €2.3 million prize fund awards €500,000 to the overall winner alongside stage prizes for the top 20 finishers.
  • Full team rosters and stage-by-stage schedules have been published in the official race handbook ahead of the July 5 Grand Départ.