A top-of-the-line racing bicycle as used by the TdF riders is quite expensive.
If you want one, expect to pay at least 10 000 USD or 6 000 EUR or about the same in GBP for one. Probablyquite a bit more.
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UCI rules state that a competition bicycle must weigh at least 6.8 kg, so you can expect most bikes to be pretty darn close to that - particularly for the mountain stages. The TT (Time Trial) bikes may be a little bit heavier, as weight is less important on flat stages.
Union Cycliste Internationale minimum bike weight of 6.8 kilograms (about 15 pounds)
The Tour de France is the most famous bike race in the world.
Le tour de France
A race road bike
Raleigh was the make of the bicycle, ridden by Joop Zoetemelk.
Downhill, they can hit 50 MPH/80 KMH, or even more.