2026 Tour de France program and race guide
The official Tour de France race guide and program ALWAYS SELLS OUT. It has all the info you need to watch the Tour de France in person or on TV. Here is how to find it.
Posted: 23 Oct 2025
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One of the great things about a cycling holiday in France is that it’s an easy destination to get to from wherever you are in the world
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Flying with your bike need not be a nightmare – here's some advice on how to get your bike to France by plane
Read moreMap of véloroutes and voies vertes in France
Oh the excitement! IGN has a new map showing all designated véloroutes and voies vertes for cycling in France. Here's how to get a copy.
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Here are a few links to some magazines about cycling and France that we like
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Driving in France is a convenient way of covering long distances and also gives you the capacity to take bikes with you
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