Hello! So the tour means a lot to my dad and we got the chance to see stage 12 this past summer!

My dad is a big gifter and gave all of the mugs he bought away to friends and family(which had stage 12 written on the bottom). However, recently he has started mourning the loss of the merch (and wishing he had bought more)

My question is has anyone seen/bought/makes Tour De France merch that features a specific stage? Or is my best bet to stalk ebay? Thanks :)

Does anyone know where I can find an official schedule or timetable for the team presentation on June 27th?? I will be in Florence so I am trying to plan where to be and when.

I'm trying to plan a vacation to France in 2025 to see at least one stage of the Tour de France. My wife and I are planning a 2 week trip in the 2nd half of July and our grand plan is to rent a gite/airbnb/vrbo in the countryside but close to cities and towns we could visit. My wife and I have been to France several times for long vacations but will be going with a couple who will be in France for the 1st time. We will rent a car for getting around from place to place. My quandary is trying to figure out the "best" location so that some mountain stage is accessible within a 1-2 hour drive. I want to get a jump on the location so I can lock in a good rental house before they are all booked. I know the full 2025 route will probably be published in October but I'm worried the best rentals will be gone quickly.

I'm leaning towards the Occitanie region because of its proximity to the Pyrenees and major cities like Toulouse, Carcassonne, etc. We would also do some sightseeing and don't want to be too isolated.

Is this an insane idea? I'm stuck trying to find the Goldilocks location of countryside, view of mountains, close to town or city (food, shopping, etc), and 1-2 hr driving distance to some location for a yet-undisclosed Tour stage.

Please help.

At the 2019 Amgen Tour of California, I had no idea what I was witnessing when this kid I had never heard of won! I am watching the Giro D’Italia now just to watch history unfolding. I think we know the outcome. Do you think Pogi will win the Giro/Tour double even if a fresh Primoz Roglic, at top form, makes it to the Tour de France?

Hey all,

I'll be in France during the tour, very loose dates and flexible itinerary. Looking for some recommendations for a mountain/climb stage to watch as these seem like the best vibes. Any advice?

Hi everyone, looking for advice on the best place/s to watch Stage 15 (LOUDENVIELLE>PLATEAU DE BEILLE) during this year's tour? Mindful it's also Bastille Day so expecting plenty of atmosphere.

We'll have a car to get around but mindful there's going to be heaps of road closures around.

https://www.letour.fr/en/stage-15#come-to-the-tour-en

Was wondering if any people following the tour this year want to meet up during it or travel together for parts of it. I would set up an Instagram group if there was any interest! Let me know in chat below and I could link it.

Hey All,

I am based in London and planning on following the tour. Possibly from the 11th of July onwards. Was thinking of going by ferry and bringing my car and bike but I'm thinking would it be best just to travel by rail/bus/hitch hike and leave the bike at home. Anyone have any thoughts/advice??

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I’ll be in Italy when the TdF starts and I plan on watching the Valico Tre Faggi climb on stage 1. Does anyone know how to get to the climb knowing that (most) roads will be closed and it might not be easy to access unless you camp in the area, bike or walk on the day of the stage. Any local advice here?

Hello,

I am an American planning on visiting for stage 20 this year (Nice>Col de la Couillole). We are staying in Peone (30 min drive from the finish). I will be renting a car, and my plan is to drive to or near the finish in the morning, park, and walk to find a nice spot somewhere near the final climb.

Will I be able to park on the mountain road (D30)? Is other parking typically available? Or should I look at other options?

Thanks

I am going to be away on holiday in SE Asia during the TDF this year. Historically GCN held the rights to the TDF for stream, but they closed in December.

Does anyone know who will have coverage other than getting a VPN?

Thanks in advance

Hello, I just discovered that my family and I are arriving in Bologna coincidentally the same day as TDF (June 30). I can't find info on when to expect the actual arrival of the caravan - any guesses? We will be coming by train; this is a leg of a bigger vacation. In fact it appears we're staying just a few blocks from the finish line, inside of the loop they are doing around the city. It looks like we could walk to our place from the train station, about 2 km. But trying to figure out if we should come on the early side, or the late side, in order to get through the crowds and closed streets (our check in window is 3 to 7). Any advice appreciated, thanks.

Very specific and strange question: I’m traveling with family of 5 to Beaune during the week of Stage 6. Only my middle daughter and I are cycling fans, so we are balancing the trip. We would like to at least see the race go by but also want to ride the vineyard loop. It looks like the route goes right by a good portion of the route from Chagny to Meursault. Can anyone guess the impact that the race might have on access to wineries along the middle of the stage? Alternative, would the whole city of Dijon be crowded on race day for the finish? We’d probably not want to spend a whole day in crowds to catch the finish. nd I are cycling fans, so we are balancing the trip. We would like to at least see the race go by but also want to ride the vineyard loop. It looks like the route goes right by a good portion of the route from Chagny to Meursault. Can anyone guess the impact that the race might have on access to wineries along the middle of the stage? Alternative, would the whole city of Dijon be crowded on race day for the finish? We’d probably not want to spend a whole day in crowds to catch the finish.

This post is as much to express my excitement as it is to get any tips/pointers. My girlfriend and I will be travelling from Canada to Nice, France for a holiday, which I managed to overlap with the final 2 stages of this year's TDF.

We will be staying in Sospel at the base of the Col de Turini leading up to stage 20. We will have our bikes with us, but with being that close, would it be easier to just hike the ~6km to a good spot on the climb? or is it worth biking up (keeping in mind we would need to unpack/build the bikes)?

For the final stage we will be taking a train to Nice where we are staying for the week, and will likely just walk around to check out the atmosphere, as I know TT's can be very boring depending on the GC gap.

This is our first time watching a pro race, so any tips are appreciated!

Trying to decide whether to pack my Texas flag. Also, are there any Mexicans in this TdF 2024? I'd bring a MX flag if so.

We've got a busy May Tour! #TDF24

See you next week for stage one!

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Anyone know if there are plans for an English language version? I'd like to think that Unchained will have encouraged them to do it, but I can't find anything online specifically re an English edition.

ETA: Turns out there is an English language version and it's now available https://www.panini.co.uk/shp_gbr_en/tour-de-france-2024-sticker-collection-box-of-36-packets-and-free-album-bundle004870b5cf36af-uk02.html

I’m in the US and was looking up the start times for the Giro on Max. They aren’t showing Stage 1. What am I missing?

Edit: another kind poster suggested just searching for “Giro”. Stage 1 shows up then.

Hey everyone,

I just created a simple bracket for the upcoming 2024 Tour de France and wanted to share it with you all. It's nothing fancy, just something to help us follow along with the race and maybe add a bit of fun to the experience. If enough people at your work follow the race it could be a fun chance for competition!

I included fields to predict jersey winners in all stages as well as the overall race winners at the bottom.

Here's a link to the free bracket: 2024 Tour de France Race Bracket

Feel free to use it however you like, and if you find it helpful, sharing it with fellow cycling enthusiasts would be awesome.

Let's enjoy the race together, and may the best cyclists win!

My wife and I are in Florence on the day of the Grand Départ but leaving for Venice at some stage throughout the day, most likely around 2pm. We’d love to go and watch the start or at least be around the area at the time. What time does the race usually begin? I can’t seem to find any start time online. Excuse my ignorance I’m not usually a cycling fan but want to take the opportunity while I’m there!

Looking at stage departure or arrival tickets through discover France. 300-400 each so not exactly cheap. Anyone buy these before? Thoughts on the value? Original plan is to sit roadside for some stages, but this is an option if worthwhile.

Wich riders in the tdf game are the best when you put price and outcome in relation ?

I think Jonas and Remco won’t be fully prepared for TdF, paving way for a three way battle between Tadej, Seppie and Primoz. Hard to say who will win, but my money is on Primoz. No Wout might be tough for Jumbo.

Wildest: Polka Dot Kuss.

Will be in Nice from July 16-23 and would love to catch 2 or more stages. Will have access to a car. Is driving out in the morning from Nice an option or will that be too late to get to a viewing spot? Appreciate your thoughts. First timer.