Bike riding isn’t something that most people would consider as a sporting event, much less the biggest annual sporting event in the world. However, the Tour de France is considered to be the most prestigious and difficult bike race in the world.
Started in 1903, the Tour de France began as a gruelling five-stage race, visiting the major French cities and taking a total of 35 days to complete. Over time, this race has evolved into a 21-stage race, completed over a period of 24 days. The route has now evolved to cover a distance of 3,500kms,