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Tour de France: The Greatest Race Around

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Even if you’ve never visited France before or never watched a cycling competition in your life, you’ve probably still heard about the famous Tour de France.  Tour de France is perhaps the most popular cycling competition in the world, which takes place on an annual basis throughout France in various topographic settings (mountainous ranges to flatlands).  Every year the thrill and excitement of the race penetrates throughout France and Europe, and even to the coasts of North America and beyond.

History of the race
The first Tour de France started over …

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