The first week of the Tour de France is always a whirlwind of emotions, and this year was no exception. From the explosive start to the first attacks in the mountains, they were intense days, marked by speed, strategy, and pure determination.
The riders faced grueling climbs and constant pressure, buoyed by the unstoppable energy of the fans along the route. Each stage tested not only the legs, but also the minds of those who lined up at the start.
This is Behind the Race.
Not everyone follows the group in a car or on a bike. Some experience it that way, with the spectacle flashing before their eyes.
The Tour isn't just racing. It's also anticipation, personal rituals, and small, suspended moments, just like this one. ( Photo: CyclingImages )
Oscar Onley impressed with an excellent fourth-place finish on stage four, finishing in Rouen, holding his own against the Tour's top contenders for the overall classification. A solid start, Onley confirms his status as a name to watch. ( Photo: Cauldphoto )
The Tour de France in its most iconic image: sunflower fields between Chinon and Châteauroux. (Photo: CyclingImages)
No rest for the French national holiday. Over 4,400 meters of elevation gain on a route that included eight challenging climbs and numerous steep sections. Stage 10 , from Ennezat to Le Mont-Dore, covers 165.3 kilometers. (Photo: CyclingImages)
The yellow jersey of the Tour de France was introduced in 1919 to identify the race leader. The color was chosen because it recalled the paper of the magazine L'Auto , which promoted the event.
Since then, the yellow jersey has become an iconic symbol of prestige , associated with the cyclist who leads the race's general classification. (Photo: Pocispix)
