Tour de France: A Three-Week Epic, Kicks Off in Style!
As the wind from the Alps brushes past the handlebars and the applause on the Champs-Élysées gradually swells, the world's cycling fans' annual carnival — the Tour de France — has finally begun!
Since the first starting gun fired in 1903, this "three-week long march" spanning France has long transcended the race itself, becoming a symbol of courage and endurance. 22 teams and nearly 200 riders will strive through 21 stages to write their own legends.
📌 Tour de France "Code" for Newbies:
Yellow Jersey: Symbol of the overall leader, wearing it means you're the current "top dog" of the Tour;
Green Jersey: Glory for sprinters, all the blistering speed on flat stages is for this honor;
Polka-Dot Jersey: Exclusive to the King of the Mountains, the steep slopes of the Alps are its "proving ground";
White Jersey: A stage for rising stars under 25, witnessing the rise of future legends.
This year's route is even more packed with highlights: from the extreme climbs in the Pyrenees to the speed duels along the Mediterranean coast, and finally the climactic sprint on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Every stage could bring a reversal, and every breakaway is worth holding your breath for.
✨ What are you most looking forward to? The millisecond duels of sprinters or the thrilling comebacks of climbers? Share your Tour de France memories in the comments, and let's lock in this passionate feast together!
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