All the details about the Tour de France 2024

Review of the Tour

The 2024 Tour de France ended with a historic success for Tadej Pogacar (Team UAE), who became the first cyclist of the 21st century to achieve the rare Giro-Tour double. In an outstanding final time trial from Monaco to Nice, Pogacar not only secured his third overall victory in the Tour, but also won his sixth stage of the race. He left his main rivals, two-time Tour winner Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease a bike) and debutant Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-Quickstep), far behind. Vingegaard, who celebrated a strong comeback after a serious crash in the spring, finished second, while Evenepoel came third in his first participation - and was at least able to secure the white jersey of the best young rider. One of the top favourites for a podium finish, Primož Roglič (Red Bull - Bora - hansgrohe), unfortunately had to abandon the Tour early due to 2 unfortunate crashes.

The 2024 Tour was also characterised by impressive performances from other riders. The legendary Mark Cavendish (Astana-Qasaqzstan) set a new record with his 35th stage win and bid farewell to the Tour de France, as did Simon Geschke and Romain Bardet. The fighting spirit of Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers), who won the mountains jersey, was particularly emphasised. Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) from Eritrea took the green jersey.

 P.S.: The exclusive, strictly limited winner's jersey is already available.

This was our preview

The Tour de France, the world's most famous and demanding cycling race, is just around the corner, making the hearts of cycling fans race. With a rich history, legendary stages, and top-notch cyclists, the Tour de France is an absolute highlight in the sports calendar every year. Now, the upcoming edition of the Tour de France 2024 is looming large, promising once again to be a spectacular and unforgettable event. In this article, we take a first look at what awaits us at this legendary race – from the route highlights to the favorites and potential surprises. Get ready as the world of cycling takes to the streets of France and the riders battle for the coveted Yellow Jersey.

The Route

The Tour de France 2024 offers a fascinating mix of flat, hilly, and mountainous stages, including two decisive individual time trials. In total, the riders will face 21 stages crossing four countries: Italy, San Marino, Monaco, and France. The Tour starts for the first time in Florence and, due to the Olympic Games, ends not in Paris but in Nice. The route includes some of Europe's most famous mountain ranges, including the Apennines, the Alps, the Massif Central, and the Pyrenees.

Favorites

Cycling fans are eagerly anticipating the rematch between Vingegaard and Pogačar. Both riders have already won the Tour de France and engaged in a tough duel in 2023, which Vingegaard emerged victorious from. The duel is overshadowed by Vingegaard's pre-race crash - it is still unclear if he can compete in his usual form. Also, Primož Roglič, who will compete in the Tour de France for the first time as a competitor to Vingegaard, is considered a favorite for the Tour victory.

Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)
The 25-year-old Slovenian is aiming for the double of Giro and Tour. Pogacar has it all: he can climb, time trial, win classics, and even impress in sprints. His strong team and outstanding form make him the top favorite.

Jonas Vingegaard (Visma - Lease a Bike)
The defending champion from Denmark suffered a serious crash and is therefore an outsider. However, if he starts and is fit, he remains a serious contender.

Primoz Roglic (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe)
The experienced Slovenian, triple Vuelta winner and Giro champion, now aims to win the Tour de France. With his versatile skills and a strong team, he has good chances if he stays clear of crashes. The team starts the Tour for the first time in a new design - Red Bull has become the majority sponsor of the strongest German team.

Classification Jerseys, Special Jerseys, and Team-Specific Jerseys

As always, the classification jerseys are available in the current design: The white jersey is for the winner of the youth classification. The red polka dot jersey on a white background is for the best climber. The green jersey is for the best sprinter. And of course, there is the yellow jersey for the winner of the general classification.

In 2023, Jumbo Visma, now known as Team Visma - lease a bike, managed to dominate most of the jerseys: Vingegaard won the mountain jersey and the yellow jersey, while Wout van Aert convincingly took the green jersey for best sprinter. The only classification that didn't go to Jumbo Visma was the youth classification, which went to Team UAE and Pogačar.

Tip: You can get the classification jerseys, as well as other pro team clothing, in our shop as either the "Race" version or the standard variant. The Race version is an exact replica in terms of functionality, offering a tighter, more aerodynamic fit compared to the standard version, making it excellent for hard training or competition.

In addition to these classification jerseys, there are also stage jerseys and special jerseys, such as the official jersey of the Grand Depart in Firenze. Some participating teams also wear special designs created specifically for the Tour. These include Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe and Team Visma - lease a bike. Here you can find the jerseys of all participating teams.

Tour de France Femmes 2024 – Everything You Need to Know

The Tour de France Femmes 2024 starts with an exciting Grand Départ in the Netherlands and ends at the legendary L'Alpe d'Huez. In its third edition, the tour consists of eight stages over seven days, covering a total of 946.3 kilometers. For the first time, the Tour starts abroad, beginning on August 12 in Rotterdam and concluding on August 18 in L'Alpe d'Huez. This change is due to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, necessitating a later start for the Tour to avoid conflicts. The route offers a diverse mix of flat, hilly, and mountainous stages, including two half-stages on the second day and two crucial high-mountain stages towards the end.

Highlights include the flat start in Rotterdam, the technically challenging time trial through Rotterdam, and the queen stage ending in L'Alpe d'Huez. The final stage featuring the ascent to Col du Glandon and the 21 hairpin turns of L'Alpe d'Huez promises to bring a definitive decision in the battle for the yellow jersey for women. Cycling fans can look forward to thrilling duels, strategic maneuvers, and breathtaking landscapes.