Tour de France 2023: The beauty and brutality of the world's most prestigious cy
Cheered on by huge, partying, younger crowds this year, the Tour de France that began in Bilbao, Spain, on July 1, covered a spectacular 3,404-kilometre route, ending in Paris, France, on Sunday. Duri
Spectators display the Basque Country flag at the start of stage 2 from Vitoria Gasteiz to San Sebastian, Tour de France cycling race, Spain, July 2, 2023
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General view of the cyclists in action during stage 6 from Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 6, 2023
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A storefront displays classic cycling paraphernalia commemorating French cycling legend Raymond Poulidor, in his hometown, at the start of the 9th stage from Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dome, Tour de France cycling race, France, on July 9, 2023. Poulidor competed on the famed Puy de Dome ascent in the Tour de France cycling race in 1964.
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General view of the cyclists in action during stage 8 from Libourne to Limoges, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 8, 2023.
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Lidl&ndashTrek"s Giulio Ciccone in the team"s distinct polka-dot jersey during stage 16 from Passy to Combloux, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 18, 2023.
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Astana Qazaqstan"s rider Mark Cavendish lies on the ground after a crash during the 8th stage from Libourne to Limoges, Tour de France cycling race, France, on July 8, 2023.
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Team Bahrain Victorious" Matej Mohoric reacts after winning stage 19 from Moirans-En-Montagne to Poligny, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 21, 2023.
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Team Bahrain Victorious" Jack Haig in action during stage 16 from Passy to Combloux as spectators cheer on, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 18, 2023.
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The shoes of Cofidis" rider Axel Zingle before the start of stage 17 from Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc to Courchevel, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 19, 2023
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General view of cyclists in action as spectators cheer on during stage 4 from Dax to Nogaro, Tour de France cycling race, France, July 4, 2023.
