Tour de France 2023 route, bikes and tech

The Tour de France is the most important bike race in the pro road cycling calendar. It is an annual multiple-stage race held primarily in France every summer, occasionally venturing into surrounding countries.

It comprises 21 stages that take place over 23 days, which consist of flat, hilly, mountainous terrain, as well as individual time trial races.

When does the 2023 Tour de France start?

The 2023 Tour de France – the 110th edition of the race – starts in Bilbao on Saturday 1 July.

For all our Tour de France coverage, check out the stories and galleries below.