Last Updated on June 27, 2023 5:05 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Tour de France, the world’s most prestigious cycling race, is ready to captivate lovers of the sport with an exciting and adrenaline-filled edition. For three weeks, the world’s best cyclists will face off in an epic battle for the coveted yellow jersey.
The 110th edition of the Tour de France will begin on Saturday, July 1 in Bilbao (Spain). It’ll conclude on Sunday, July 23 in Paris (France). During this period, the cyclists will compete in a total of 21 stages, covering a distance of approximately 3,500 kilometers. There will be eight flat stages, five medium mountain stages, six mountain stages, and two individual time trials.
When:
July 1 – July 23
Top 10 Moneyline odds:
Vingegaard, Jones +133
Pogacar, Tadej +134
Hindley, Jai +1750
Mas Nicolau, Enric +3000
Skjelmose Jensen, Mattias +3200
O Connor, Ben +4000
Carapaz, Richard +4900
Gaudu, David +5000
Yates, Simon +5200
Yates, Adam +6000
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Participating teams and career description
As for the participating teams, the best in the world should be present, each made up of eight riders. Among the most prominent teams are INEOS Grenadiers, Jumbo-Visma, UAE Team Emirates, and Deceuninck-Quick-Step, among others.
The defending Tour de France champion is Jonas Vingegaard, who put in an impressive performance in the previous edition and was able to beat Tadej Pogačar, who had been the champion in the previous two years and came second tha time.
One of the most anticipated stages of the 2023 Tour de France is the queen stage, number 17, which will take place in the Pyrenees in the Alps. The riders will face demanding climbs, including the dreaded Col du Galibier, and will have to overcome a challenging mountainous profile before reaching the finish line. This stage will be decisive for the title contenders and is expected to generate intense emotions. It will be a formidable challenge for the riders, with steep climbs and technical descents, and a crucial moment for the favorites to show their strength and distance themselves from the rest of the peloton.
Tour de France 2023 Betting Favorites
Speaking of favorites, the duel between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard is one of the key points to watch out for again in this edition of the Tour de France. Pogačar, who finished second last year, will be looking to take revenge and snatch the title from Vingegaard. Both riders are excellent climbers and are expected to stage exciting battles in the mountains.
In addition to the individual favorites, the teams will also play an important role in the fight for the title. Strategy, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to different situations will be key aspects to succeed in this demanding race.
Another important aspect of the Tour de France is the battle for points. In addition to the general classification, riders will compete for the green jersey, which is awarded to the winner of the points classification. Sprinters and fast cyclists will have the opportunity to shine on the flat stages and accumulate points in the intermediate sprints and mass finishes. There will also be the Maillot à Pois Rouges for the winner of the mountains and the Maillot Blanc for the best young rider.
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