Tour de France 2024 Historic Moments and Key Stages

The 2024 Tour de France, starting in Florence and ending in Nice, marks the first time the race concludes outside Paris due to the upcoming Paris Olympics. The route includes seven mountain stages, two individual time trials, and a challenging start in Italy, transitioning to France with significant stages in the Pyrenees and Alps. Tadej Pogacar currently leads the general classification, having extended his advantage with recent victories in the Pyrenees. Stage 16, a flat 188.6km ride from Gruissan to Nîmes, is expected to be a key opportunity for sprinters like Biniam Girmay, who leads the points classification. The race has already seen historic moments, such as Biniam Girmay becoming the first black African to win a stage. The final week promises further drama, especially with potential crosswinds impacting the peloton.