this tours 2024 For the first time in history, it will not end in Paris. The French Government had asked the French Government months ago to sacrifice the Champs Elysées for safety reasons and organizational issues from the race, because five days after the end of the French round the Olympic Games will begin and in addition and unlike the previous events, it will be of particular importance. street character.
The news was reported by ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ on Wednesday and confirmed this Thursday to EL PERIÓDICO DE CATALUNYA by all paying French sources, a media belonging to the Prensa Ibérica group, such as this newspaper. City designated to host the end of the Grande Boucle in 2024, Beautifuldefinitely moved to the end of August due to the covid pandemic on the famous Promenade des Anglais, where Paris-Nice (also organized by the Tour) ends and the first stage of the 2020 French round begins and ends. .
Saint-Dennis’ failures
The decision was made long before security breaches occurred when a large group of Liverpool fans tried to enter the Saint-Germain stadium during the Champions League final on Saturday, 28 May, according to sources consulted. , a situation that causes a suspicious police response.
However, these security flaws french authorities Not being allowed during the Games reinforced the decision to move the end of the Tour to the capital of the Côte d’Azur. Considered the best annual cycling race and one of the main sporting events in the world, the test has always ended in Paris since its inception. 1903apart from the years of suspension motivated by the two great wars of the last century.
Eiffel Tower
The 2024 Tour will begin Saturday, June 29 and it will end sunday 21 july, five days before the curtain of the Olympic Games in the French capital opens. The center of the city will already be completely closed at this time and will be devoted to the erection of various urban structures that will serve to host a significant part of the Olympic competition, which will be held at key points and monuments in Paris. some of the common typical scenarios such as sports centers, football stadiums and gymnasiums.
‘exile’ from the tour, saturday 27 julyJust six days after the end of the test, the Olympic cycling race will take place, which will end under the Eiffel Tower and therefore force the closure of the streets in the center of Paris, some of the Tour’s regulars. The runner, who will stay in France after the Grande Boucle ends, is home to the cyclist team.
Departure from Florence
‘Gazzetta’ is also part of the 2024 Tour. FlorenceWhen will testing start in Italy for the first time, paying homage to various legends such as transalpine cycling. Ottavio Bottecchia (killed by fascists on the centenary of his first victory in Paris), Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi Y marco pantani. This point was also confirmed by French sources in this newspaper.
On July 20, 1975, in the first of two victories Bernard Thévenetrace for the first time elysian fields. Until then it had always ended at the Parc des Princes velodrome, where they celebrated their victories, among others. Federico Martin Bahamontes (1959) and Luis Ocana (1973).
In 2023 the Tour will depart from Bilbao, covering three stages through the Basque Country before entering France. This year – in 22 days – testing begins in Copenhagen. Either way, to continue the tradition, the end of the festival will be held on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
this tours 2024 For the first time in history, it will not end in Paris. The French Government had asked the French Government months ago to sacrifice the Champs Elysées for safety reasons and organizational issues from the race, because five days after the end of the French round the Olympic Games will begin and in addition and unlike the previous events, it will be of particular importance. street character.
The news was reported by ‘La Gazzetta dello Sport’ on Wednesday and confirmed this Thursday to EL PERIÓDICO DE CATALUNYA by all paying French sources, a media belonging to the Prensa Ibérica group, such as this newspaper. City designated to host the end of the Grande Boucle in 2024, Beautifuldefinitely moved to the end of August due to the covid pandemic on the famous Promenade des Anglais, where Paris-Nice (also organized by the Tour) ends and the first stage of the 2020 French round begins and ends. .
Saint-Dennis’ failures
The decision was made long before security breaches occurred when a large group of Liverpool fans tried to enter the Saint-Germain stadium during the Champions League final on Saturday, 28 May, according to sources consulted. , a situation that causes a suspicious police response.
However, these security flaws french authorities Not being allowed during the Games reinforced the decision to move the end of the Tour to the capital of the Côte d’Azur. Considered the best annual cycling race and one of the main sporting events in the world, the test has always ended in Paris since its inception. 1903apart from the years of suspension motivated by the two great wars of the last century.
Eiffel Tower
The 2024 Tour will begin Saturday, June 29 and it will end sunday 21 july, five days before the curtain of the Olympic Games in the French capital opens. The center of the city will already be completely closed at this time and will be devoted to the erection of various urban structures that will serve to host a significant part of the Olympic competition, which will be held at key points and monuments in Paris. some of the common typical scenarios such as sports centers, football stadiums and gymnasiums.
‘exile’ from the tour, saturday 27 julyJust six days after the end of the test, the Olympic cycling race will take place, which will end under the Eiffel Tower and therefore force the closure of the streets in the center of Paris, some of the Tour’s regulars. The runner, who will stay in France after the Grande Boucle ends, is home to the cyclist team.
Departure from Florence
‘Gazzetta’ is also part of the 2024 Tour. FlorenceWhen will testing start in Italy for the first time, paying homage to various legends such as transalpine cycling. Ottavio Bottecchia (killed by fascists on the centenary of his first victory in Paris), Gino Bartali, Fausto Coppi Y marco pantani. This point was also confirmed by French sources in this newspaper.
On July 20, 1975, in the first of two victories Bernard Thévenetrace for the first time elysian fields. Until then it had always ended at the Parc des Princes velodrome, where they celebrated their victories, among others. Federico Martin Bahamontes (1959) and Luis Ocana (1973).
In 2023 the Tour will depart from Bilbao, covering three stages through the Basque Country before entering France. This year – in 22 days – testing begins in Copenhagen. Either way, to continue the tradition, the end of the festival will be held on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.