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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!!!!
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What is the most famous bike race in France called?
The tour de France cycling race, held every July, is a world-famous cycling event.
What famous cycling event takes place in France?
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