Lance Armstrong originally won in 2002, but his titles were stripped because he was doping. Joseba Beloki, from Spain, is now considered the winner.
4 million dollars
Tour de France was interrupted during World War 1 and 2.
Paris. It doesn't always end in Paris, but it mostly does!
twice 2007 and between 1970 and 2000
July
4 million dollars
The second place in the general classification wins €200,000. (First place is €450,000 ; third place is €100,000).
The first Tour de France took place in 1903.
Maurice Garin won the first Tour de France in 1903.
Tour de France was interrupted during World War 1 and 2.
Paris. It doesn't always end in Paris, but it mostly does!
Lance Armstrong from USA won the race
twice 2007 and between 1970 and 2000
July
Winner of Tour 2006Floyd Landis of the USA wore the yellow jersey into Paris, but after testing positive for testosterone use, he was stripped of his win and it was awarded to the second place finisher, Oscar Pereiro.
The first Tour de France took place in 1903. It was not held during the World Wars, and the Tour 2014 is the 101st of the race since the beginning. The first Tour was won by Maurice Garin.
There are many, but the best known is a cycle race - the Tour de France.