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What is the name of the cycling event held every year in France?
There are many cycling events in France every year. However, the principal event is 'Le Tour de France'. This is the principal road-cycling race event world-wide. It it is held in the first three weeks of July every year, and lasts three weeks, is divided into 21 stages, has a total distance of about 2500 - 3000 kilometres. It includes, flat plains, hills, Mountains(Alps and Pyranees) , and at least one Time Trail , possibly a Team Time Trial). There are nine riders(cyclists) to a team, and there are about 20 trade teams (not national teams). The leading rider ( by shortest time), wears a 'Yellow Jersey', during the race, and the overall winner (shortest time) is finally awarded the 'Yellow Jersey'. Other jersey's awarded are ;- Polka Dot (King of the Mountains/ best/fastest climber in the mountains). Green ( Best Sprinter at the end of each stage/ White ( Best yound/most aggressive rider). Othe cycling events are ;- Paris - Nice Paris - Bordeaux, Paris - Roubaix Le Tour du Dauphin. Le Tour de l'Avenir. To name but a few. There is a women's corresponding event, run at slightly different dates. (Le Tour Femmes). It is usually televised world wide!!!!
What is the most popular sport in France?
Soccer is the most popular sport in France with 2,320,625 registered players last year (2008). Tennis is the number 2 sport with 1,094,593 registered players. Cycling, is also a hugely popular sport; one of the most popular events is the Tour de France drawing over 5,000,000 viewers a year.
How many times has tour de France visited great Britain?
No, it is entirely held within France. Many of the team may visit and train in Great Britain prior to the race. *That is completely untrue! The Tour de France is NOT entirely held within France, and any true race fan would know that! In fact, this year they started out in the principality of Monaco (which is NOT in France). While it's MOSTLY in France, the race has also been in Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Great Britain. So to answer the question, YES the tour has visited Great Britain.
How many tour de france cadel evans win?
His victory this year was his first. So, so far he has one victory.
Did slade smiley train for the tour de France?
No. In order to compete in the Tour de France, one has to be a member of a professional cycling team, and there is no record of a "Slade Smiley". Moreover, the only American-based team in the 1993 Tour de France was Motorola. As you can see, Mr. Smiley was not on the team's official roster: It would thus appear that he not only did not actually ride the Tour de France but was in fact not even a member of a UCI professional cycling team at any point in time.
Which year Le tour visited Britain?
Le Tour de France visited Britain in 2007, marking the first time the race started outside France. The Grand Départ took place in London, with the race featuring stages that included parts of England and Scotland. The event was a significant milestone for British cycling, helping to boost the sport's popularity in the UK.
Which famous cycling event began in 1903?
Tour De France started that year.
Who won the Sportsman of the Year Award in 1989?
1989 Greg LeMond Cycling Tour de France winner
What was the biggest event in cycling history?
The Tour de France is the biggest cycling event, and that may qualify it to be the biggest even in cycling history. It is an even that repeats itself every year, though. And interest peaks when someone wins several Tours in a row. The viewership for Lance Armstrong's seventh attempt to capture a Tour victory having already won the last six was huge. The Tour the following year saw less interest.
Which sport is the biggest annual sport held in France every year?
cycling. the Tour De France event is very famous
What year was Greg Lemond's last Tour de France?
Greg LeMond's last Tour de France was in 1994. He completed the race, finishing in 11th place. LeMond is notable for being the first American to win the Tour, securing his victories in 1986, 1989, and 1990. After his 1994 participation, he retired from professional cycling.
Where is the Santos Tour Down Under held?
Santos Tour Down Under is held in South Australia's capital, Adelaide. It is a major cycling event. This year, the Santos Tour Down Under runs from 19-26 January.
What year was the very first le tour the France?
The first Tour de France took place in 1903.
What year was the first Continental Cycling bike tire made?
Continental Cycling made the first bike tire back in the year 1871. Since then, they have continued to produce tires with most produced in the US and Germany.
What year did the who first tour Australia?
it was lord pingla
What year did The Beatles begin their American tour?
The beatles first toured America in 1964
Where does the ladies European tour in golf go?
The European Ladies golf tour is held every year in certain venues across Europe. Countries that are included in the tour are Spain, France, Germany and Great Britain.
