Experience the Tour de France 2024: cycling on the edge
The Tour de France 2024 will take place from 29 June to 21 July. This year, the tour promises to be one of the most exciting, covering 21 stages that will test the endurance and strategy of the best cyclists in the world.
The 2024 edition will feature two notable events that occur for the first time in the history of the Tour. The Grand Départ will be in Italy and the final goal will not be the French capital, it will be in Nice, France due to the preparations for the Olympic Games.
Throughout the tour, the Tour de France will stand out by passing several notable landmarks. Starting in Florence, cyclists will cross the picturesque hills of Tuscany before heading north, passing historic cities such as Bologna. One of the most anticipated moments will be the Alps stage, where cyclists will face strenuous ascents at the top of the Bonette.
In addition, the Tour will include two individual time trial stages, the first in Stage 7 between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Gevrey-Chambertin. For the second time trial will have a close of heart in the last stage between Monaco and Nice, a show not seen for 35 years.
This year, the Tour de France will feature a stellar line-up of cyclists. Tadej Pogačar, winner in 2020 and 2021, will seek to regain the title after an intense season and his recent victory at the Giro d'Italia. On the other hand, Jonas Vingegaard, the defending champion, arrives with a strong team ready to support his aspirations to repeat success. Other notable contenders include Primož Roglič and Remco Evenepoel, who have shown impressive form in previous competitions.
The strategy will be crucial, especially in the mountainous and time-trial stages. Teams will need to plan their movements carefully, as a well-timed attack at a key stage could change the course of the race. The competition promises to be fierce and full of surprises.
For fans in Costa Rica, you can follow the Tour de France 2024 live on ESPN and Eurosport. In addition, streaming platforms such as Star+ and the Eurosport Player app will offer full coverage, allowing viewers to watch stages anytime, anywhere.
The Tour de France 2024 promises to be an unforgettable event, with a challenging and new tour, breathtaking scenery and an elite cycling lineup. From the initial stages in Italy to the grand final in Nice, every day will bring new challenges and emotions.