Toor duh Frahnse
Noun
A multi-stage bicycle race held annually in France
Example usage: 'I'm planning to compete in the Tour de France this year.'
Most used in: Europe, especially France
Most used by: Professional and amateur cyclists
Popularity: 10
Comedy Value: 5
Also see: Grand Tour, Vuelta a España, Giro d'Italia, UCI World Tour,
What is the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage bicycle race held in France and surrounding countries. The race is one of the most prestigious and well-known cycling events in the world. It is considered to be the most famous and most difficult professional bicycle race in the world. The race was first held in 1903 and has been held every year since, except during the World Wars.
The race is organized by the Amaury Sport Organisation and is broken into 21 stages over a 23-day period. The stages include individual time trials, flat stages, mountain stages, and sprint stages. The race covers more than 3,500 kilometers and is one of the most physically demanding sporting events in the world.
The Tour de France is an iconic event in the world of cycling and is watched by millions of people worldwide. It is one of the three Grand Tours along with the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a Espana. The Tour de France is the most prestigious of the three and is considered to be the pinnacle of professional cycling.
The Origins of the Term 'Tour de France'
The term 'Tour de France' is most commonly associated with the world's most prestigious and longest running cycling race, first held in 1903. However, the term itself has been used since 1895 to describe a form of cycling race in France.
The first recorded use of the phrase 'Tour de France' was in the French newspaper Le Petit Journal. It was used to describe an 11-day, 2,428 km (1,509 miles) bicycle race around France in July 1895. This race, sponsored by the newspaper, was the first of its kind and was won by Maurice Garin.
Since then, the term 'Tour de France' has been used to refer to the annual cycling race first held in 1903. The race usually takes place over a 23-day period in July, and covers over 3,500 km (2,175 miles). It is considered the most prestigious and challenging cycling race in the world and is watched by millions of people all over the globe.
So, while the term 'Tour de France' has been used since 1895 to refer to a bicycle race around France, it has since become synonymous with the annual cycling race first held in 1903.
