Tour de France 2024

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Tour de France 2024: Exciting Start and Predictions Unveiled!

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Get ready for a thrilling ride as the Tour de France 2024 kicks off with a bang! Check out our experts' top predictions and the latest race updates.

The much-anticipated Tour de France 2024 has set the cycling world abuzz with its exhilarating stage 1 commencing from Florence to Rimini, a challenging 206km route that promises to test the mettle of top contenders. Cycling enthusiasts can catch all the action live online, with the event running from June 29 to July 21. As the race for the coveted yellow jersey heats up, our expert team has shared five bold predictions, offering a glimpse into what to expect from this pinnacle event in the men's WorldTour season.

The adrenaline-soaked start of the Tour de France was not without its drama, as Jan Hirt of Soudal Quick-Step encountered a teeth-shattering mishap moments before the race began, adding a touch of unexpected excitement to the proceedings. With the peloton on the edge of their seats, the start time, TV channels, and free streaming options have garnered widespread attention, particularly with Tadej Pogacar eyeing a historic double victory.

As the 11th edition of the Tour de France kicks off in Italy, the cycling world braces for intense competition and monumental achievements. With riders like Mark Cavendish expressing nerves ahead of their swansong performance and Adam Yates weathering a 'nasty' crash to support Pogacar's victory bid, the stage is set for a gripping tour that promises to be nothing short of legendary.

In the heart of the action, the live blog captures every pedal stroke and breakaway moment, providing fans with real-time updates and insights into the unfolding drama on the road. With thrilling climbs and nail-biting sprints ahead, the 2024 Tour de France is shaping up to be a tour de force in sporting history.

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Tour de France stage 1 Live - Race for the first yellow jersey begins ... (Cyclingnews.com)

206km from Florence to Rimini will test the major contenders from the outset.

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Tour de France 2024: How To Watch The Race Online, Start Date ... (Variety)

The Tour de France 2024 begins on Saturday, June 29 and goes until Sunday, July 21 — Here's where to stream the Tour de France live online.

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Tour de France 2024: Five predictions from our experts (Cycling Weekly)

Our team covering the race on the ground share their predictions for the biggest race of the men's WorldTour season.

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Tour de France 2024: Jan Hirt smashes teeth moments before race ... (Eurosport.com ASIA)

Jan Hirt (Soudal Quick-Step) was left with some broken teeth and a busted lip after being knocked off his bike by a spectator's bag - all before the Tour de ...

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Tour de France 2024: stage one from Florence to Rimini – live (The Guardian)

Pedal-by-pedal report: The Tour starts with a 206km ride from Florence to Rimini. Join Tom Bassam for the latest news.

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Tour de France 2024 start time, TV channel and FREE live stream ... (Evening Standard)

Florence hosts Saturday's Grand Depart as Tadej Pogacar looks for historic double.

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Tour de France 2024: 11th edition kicks off in Italy (FRANCE 24)

The Tour de France embarks from the Italian city of Florence on Saturday with Tadej Pogacar gunning for a historic Giro-Tour double, while champion Jonas ...

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Tour de France 2024 live: Latest race updates from stage one (Telegraph.co.uk)

The group has managed to get 55 seconds away from the peloton. The riders in the breakaway are: Matej Mohoric (Bahrain Victorious), Valentin Madouas ...

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Jan Hirt left bloody and with two broken teeth in crash before the ... (Cycling Up To Date)

We've not had to wait long for the first crash of the 2024 Tour de France. Before the flag has even been dropped for stage 1 in Florence, ...

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Mark Cavendish 'a little nervous' ahead of Tour de France swansong ... (Eurosport.com)

Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan) spoke to Eurosport ahead of Stage 1 at the 2024 Tour de France, where he is aiming to claim a record 35th stage victory.

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Tour de France 2024: UAE Emirates' Adam Yates on 'nasty' crash (BBC News)

Adam Yates hopes to guide Tadej Pogacar to a historic Tour de France victory. But it has been a difficult journey to get there.

LIVE BLOG!! Tour de France 2024 Stage 1 with start in Florence ... (Cycling Up To Date)

The first stage of the 2024 Tour de France starts today in Florence!It is a hilly day with plenty climbing to open things up where much action is expected.

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Mark Cavendish dropped as Tour de France swansong gets off to ... (Eurosport.com)

Shooting for a record 35th stage win to pull clear of Eddy Merckx in the all-time standings, Cavendish fell behind on Stage 1's first climb as his Astana ...

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Tour de France 2024 riders and teams: Every cyclist at this year's race (Yahoo News Australia)

Mark Cavendish and Tadej Pogacar are among those on the startlist for the three-week Grand Tour.

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2024 Tour de France: Who are the top cyclists to watch out for? (Sportstar)

As the 111th edition of the Tour de France kick starts in Florence on Saturday, we take a look at the top five cyclists who are most likely to win the ...

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Tour de France 2024 starts in Italy for first time ever (Yardbarker)

An estimated 800,000 cycling fans are expected to gather in Florence, Tuscany, where the Tour's opening weekend — the legendary Grand Depart — will feature one ...

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Tour de France 2024: Romain Bardet wins Stage 1 in stunning DSM ... (Eurosport.com)

Romain Bardet and Frank van den Broek delivered the most unlikely one-two finishes for dsm-firmenich PostNL on Stage 1 of the Tour de France.

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Results from the 2024 Tour de France (Bicycling)

CHECK OUT STAGE-BY-STAGE RECAPS AND OVERALL STANDINGS OF THE FRENCH GRAND TOUR.

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Romain Bardet Holds On to Win Stage 1 of the 2024 Tour de France (Bicycling)

It was a hot one on the opening stage of the Tour, but Stage 1 produced plenty of drama.

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Bardet wins hot, hilly Stage 1 of 2024 Tour de France (NBC Sports)

Two-time podium finisher Romain Bardet won the opening stage of the Tour de France and claimed the yellow jersey on Saturday as cycling's biggest race began ...

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Who Won Stage 1 Of The Tour de France 2024? See The Full TDF ... (FloBikes)

Please select another video. French climber Romain Bardet of the DSM team claimed the overall leader's yellow jersey when he won the opening stage of the Tour ...

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Tour de France 2024 stage two preview - primed for attacks (Rouleur)

All information for stage two of the 2024 Tour de France, taking place on Sunday June 30, 2024, including route, contenders, and our stage winner ...

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The current GC standings at the Tour de France 2024 (Cyclingnews.com)

The Tour de France got off to a searing start with a brutally hot and hilly stage 1 through Tuscany that spelled the end of the general classification hopes ...

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Tour de France 2024 Stage 2 Preview: TDF Starts In Cesenatico ... (FloBikes)

The Tour de France 2024 Stage 2 begins at 5:50 a.m. Eastern on June 30 in Cesenatico, Italy. Here's a TDF Stage 2 preview.

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Tour de France: Romain Bardet steals the show on stage 1 as Van ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Thrilling first Tour de France stage from Florence to Rimini puts paid to GC hopes of Gaudu, Buitrago.

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How to watch Stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de France on Sunday – TV ... (Eurosport.com)

Mark Cavendish survived Stage 1 at the Tour de France and will need another show of grit on Sunday as six more categorised climbs await on the run from ...

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Tour de France 2024: stage two – live (The Guardian)

Pedal-by-pedal report: The Tour continues with a 199.2km ride from Cesenatico to Bologne. Join John Brewin for the latest news.

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Tour de France stage 2 Live - Can Pogačar land first GC blow on ... (Cyclingnews.com)

Six explosive hills line 199.2km route from Cesenatico to Bologna as Tour enters Marco Pantani territory.

San Luca awaits on Stage 2 - Tour de France 2024 (Tour de France)

Sunday's Stage 2 of the 2024 Tour de France promises to be an epic affair on a number of fronts as the race continues its colourful visit to Italy.

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