2017 Tour de France
The 2017 Tour de France, the 104th edition of the iconic race, featured 21 stages covering a total distance of approximately 3,540 kilometers (2,200 miles). It was held from 1 July 2017–23 July, 2017. A total of 198 riders from 22 teams entered the 21-stage race.
riders on the 2017 Tour de FranceThe Grand Depart took place with three stages in Düsseldorf in Germany, with the first stage a 13-kilometre individual time trial in Düsseldorf. The race concluded as usual in Paris on the Champs-Élysées.
British cyclist Chris Froome of Team Sky emerged as the overall winner of the 2017 Tour de France, securing his fourth victory in five years. Froome took the yellow jersey after Stage 5, a mountain stage ending at La Planche des Belles Filles, and maintained his lead through consistent performances across all terrains. Despite not winning a single stage, Froome's steady riding and strong team support enabled him to defend his lead against a competitive field. He finished the race with a narrow margin of 54 seconds ahead of Colombian cyclist Rigoberto Urán, who finished second, and French rider Romain Bardet, who took third place.
Frenchman Warren Barguil from Team Sunweb won the polka dot jersey as the King of the Mountains and two mountain stages, showcasing his climbing prowess. Australian rider Michael Matthews, also of Team Sunweb, secured the green jersey for the points classification. British rider Simon Yates won the white jersey for the best young rider.
Trivia
- This was the fourth time that the Tour began in Germany, and the first since 1987.
Related Pages
- Information about each of the tours
- About the World of Sport in 2017
- About Sport in France
- Tour de France home
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