The route for the 2025
Tour de France was announced earlier
this week, and it promises an intense challenge not only on the racecourse but
also in the extensive travel required between stages. Starting in Lille and
ending in Paris, the race will cover a total of 3,320km, featuring six mountain
stages, two time trials, and seven sprint stages.
However, the riders, teams, and the Tour caravan will be
undertaking almost an additional 3,000km in transfers alone. According to the
calculations by route rumours website Velowire, the direct distance between
each stage adds up to approximately 3,055km, while
CyclingNews has
estimated the transfer distance to be around 3,038km.
The longest transfer will take place via train or plane
after the final stage. Other significant hauls include a 352km transfer to
Toulouse ahead of the first rest day and a 237km journey from La Plagne to
Nantua between stages 19 and 20.
This extra travel will add a logistical layer to the already
gruelling demands of the Tour, testing both the endurance and resilience of the
riders and their support teams as they navigate the extensive 2025 route.