- Stages: 21
- Distance: 3,404 km or 2,115 mi
- Start Location: Bilbao
- End Location: Champs-Élysées
- Date: July 1st to July 23rd
- Defending Champion: Jonas Vingegaard
The 2023 Tour de France is slated to kickoff on July 1st with a 182 km ride through Bilbao, Spain. The cyclists will work their way through Spain during the first three stages for a total of 576 km (357 miles). The other 18 stages take place throughout France's country and mountain sides.
There are three different conditions that cyclists will travel throughout the 21 stages including Medium-mountain stage, Flat stage, and Mountain Stage.
There are six Medium-mountain stages totaling 1,111 km (690 miles), six Flat stages (1,005 km/624 mi), eight Mountain stages (1,263 km/784 miles) and an individual time trial that takes place during Stage 16 (22 km/14 mi) .
In total, the 2023 Tour de France will travel throughout two countries for a total of 3,404 km (2,115 mi). Racers are given two rest days, coming after stages 9 and 15.
The 2023 Tour is actually shorter than it was in 2022, which covered 3,349 km (2,081 mi). Tadej Pogačar was the heavy favorite to win, but his team suffered significant injuries. Danish racer Jonas Vingegaard took full advantage and claimed his first Tour victory. Pogačar is currently rehabbing a wrist injury, but he should be back for the race, setting up an epic rematch.
