Is this your first year of watching the Tour de France? Even if it isn't, you might have a few burning questions about some aspects of the race. If you're not clear about the history of the Tour and how and why it first started, what an echelon is, what the different classification jerseys mean, and many of the other peculiar details of the the world's greatest bike race, this lovely animation explains all.
Tour de France explained in animated video
This nice animated video explains everything you ever needed to know about the world’s greatest bicycle race
Wed, Jul 10, 2013 11:49
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David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He’s a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He’s mildly competitive, though he’ll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur – Just Ride Bikes.
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belugabob 58 minutes ago
Imagine how their brains would react, if they ever visited the Netherlands (on so many other levels, too)
chrisonabike 1 hour ago
@mdavidford Perhaps it's for lycrist infiltration - or maybe they're doing anti-doping work with the UCI? Breaking into the peloton disguised as avid cyclists?
ktache 2 hours ago
Hexlox to protect your bits. Pricey but oh so ingenious...
ktache 2 hours ago
The bit about evil rich people has some road relevance. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/03/ig-nobel-prize-awards-2026-winners
slc 2 hours ago
Yes, but those are essential vehicles. Without them able to drive up and down that road (Park St) at will, fighting over the parking spaces, all the local shops would close immediately. The looney-green council had a plan to bus gate one end, but fortunately the WECA mayor decided to refuse the cash in the face of mere democracy.
slc 2 hours ago
@chrisonabike I have seen the guy in the photo riding sans-helmet for around 15 years. He remains in one piece, though I put that down to his riding skill and good sense rather than any other factor.
Mr Blackbird 3 hours ago
Yes. Definitely wedges. Happily not covered with mayonnaise. They need to give haggis more respect as well. TBH it never looks that inviting, but usually tastes great. For a great angle on Scottish food, I would like to see them feature haggis as a crouton on top of a Scottish filet steak.
mdavidford 3 hours ago
Actually, maybe what they meant was police who are literally under a cover. Although in that case it's kind of definitional so I'm not sure it really proves anything.
dodgy 4 hours ago
Not a single pun with respect to his name. So disappointed.
8 thoughts on “Tour de France explained in animated video”
I love stuff like this – I’ve
I love stuff like this – I’ve sent it to my friends so they’ll maybe understand my strange July obsession 🙂
Enjoyed that. Thank you.
Enjoyed that. Thank you.
that deserves a wider
that deserves a wider audience….
This is superb
This is superb
Terrific video. And my
Terrific video. And my assembly for Monday planned. Thanks.
Loved hearing that accent
Loved hearing that accent saying words like ‘mountain’ and ‘donkey work’
Is it possible to tell if
Is it possible to tell if someone has an underbite from the way they sound?
great vid especially as it
great vid especially as it sounds just like a stella cidre advert