2023-07-10 12:41:36
Next year, cycling and Olympic enthusiasts will hardly have time to breathe. The men’s Tour de France will end in Nice five days before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games. And his feminine inclination will take off on August 12, the day after the flame goes out.
The director of the event, Marion Rousse, announced the date on Monday. As well as the place of departure, fixed in Rotterdam. Three of the eight stages will also take place in the Netherlands, including two on the same day, including a time trial in the streets of Rotterdam, before the finish on Sunday August 18. The entire route will be unveiled on October 25 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
“It seemed logical to us that the flagship nation of women’s cycling could host the biggest cycling race in the world,” explains Marion Rousse. It is among the Dutch that we find the greatest champions of recent years. Going to their land augurs well for a great popular celebration. We can expect the massive presence of their supporters. »
The Netherlands are looking forward to the event. “We are proud to organize the first Grand Départ abroad of the Tour de France Women with Zwift, with The Hague and Dordrecht, blows the mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb. The magic of the Tour spreads ever further. This unforgettable event will encourage our citizens to get on their bikes and broaden their horizons. »
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— The Tour de France Women with Zwift (@LeTourFemmes) July 10, 2023
In 2024, the two major races, placed under the aegis of ASO, will therefore start from abroad. For men, the Tour will indeed start for the first time from Italy and the city of Florence.
The 2023 vintage of the Tour de France Women will start on July 23 from Clermont-Ferrand. This 2nd edition will end on Sunday July 30 with a time trial in Pau, the day after a finish at the top of the Tourmalet.
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