No. You have to be a part of a team to be allowed to race in the Tour de France
In the 1919 Tour de France, just 11 Riders out of 69 entrants finished. This was also the slowest ever tour. http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/tdf/tdfstats.html
Between 18-22 teams with 9 riders in each.
Usually by team buses. Longer transfers, they fly.
Yes
There were 199 riders starting the 2009 tour.
Professional riders
No. You have to be a part of a team to be allowed to race in the Tour de France
all types
There are 29 Australian riders
the most interesting fact about the tour de France is that all the riders except Australia are gay
Professional riders arranged in teams.
50-55 MPH
The riders ages range from 21 to 38 years old.
you have to ride for a team that participates in the tour then your team manager picks 9 riders who he thinks will be good,helpful in the tour.
In the 1919 Tour de France, just 11 Riders out of 69 entrants finished. This was also the slowest ever tour. http://www.bikeraceinfo.com/tdf/tdfstats.html
Tour de France isn't raced by countries, it's raced by teams consisting of professional riders, usually from several different countries.