The 2015 edition of the Tour de France sets off from Utrecht today. The race will comprise 21 stages; 9 flat, 3 hilly, 7 mountain, plus 1 in dividual and 1 team trial. The 3,360 kilometres will take the competitors from the Netherlands, through Belgium, across the north of France from east to west, then a quick flight to the south of France, where they travel west to east to Alpe d’Huez, followed by another flight and the final stage from Sèvres to the Champs Elysées.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 3 July 2015
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goody goody! we love watching the Tour!
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I admire the dedication of the participants…or are they a bit crazy?
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Love the second photo. Did you have to wait long for a lone cyclist to pass in front of the structure? 🙂
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No – they were hard to avoid!
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Must be an exciting event! Happy weekend!
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And you’ll be following them, of course! 🙂 🙂 Wonderful shots, Debbie! Have a happy weekend!
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