Reigning champion Jonas Vingegaard and two-time winner Tadej Pogacar were widely considered to be the key contenders to win the 2023 Tour de France , which started on July 1.
Pogacar had suggested Vingegaard should be favourite after a dominant display by the Dane at the Dauphine at the start of June, but the Slovenian was targeting glory after finishing second in 2022.
A huge global TV and online audience watched the most high-profile race on the cycling calendar again.
Here's everything you need to know about tuning in to the 2023 Tour de France, including channels and streaming information.
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How to watch Tour de France 2023: Live stream, TV
- In the UK, the Tour de France will be live on GCN+, Discovery+, Eurosport and ITV, as well as S4C in Wales.
In Australia, the Tour de France is once again being telecast live and exclusively by SBS on free-to-air and digital television.
- In the USA, the Tour de France is being shown on TV on USA Network and NBC, with live streaming on NBC Sports, Peacock and Fubo.
When is the Tour de France 2023?
Having started on July 1, the 2023 Tour de France is the 110th edition of the most high-profile event on the cycling calendar.
The 2023 Tour began in Bilbao, marking the second time it has taken place in the Basque Country.
The 1992 Tour also started in the region, and this time, the first stage will be made up of a loop around the city.
The 2023 Tour de France is set to finish in Paris on July 23.
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How long is the Tour de France 2023?
The total distance of the Tour de France 2023 is 3,404 kilometres (2,115 miles). The 2022 race covered 3,328km (2,068 miles), with only two rest days for riders along the way. That made it the shortest total distance of the past decade.
What is the longest stage of the Tour de France 2023?
The longest stage of the 2023 Tour is the second stage, which also takes place in the Basque Country.
The section, between Vitoria-Gasteiz and San Sebastian, will span 209km (129.86 miles). The longest stage of the 2022 Tour covered just under 220km (140 miles).
Tour de France 2023 route and confirmed stages
| # | Date (local time) | Length | Stage | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1 | 182 km (113.09 miles) | Bilbao (hilly) | Adam Yates |
| 2 | July 2 | 209 km (129.86 miles) | Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian (hilly) | Victor Lafay |
| 3 | July 3 | 185km (114.95 miles) | Amorebieta-Etxano to Bayonne (flat) | Jasper Philipsen |
| 4 | July 4 | 182 km (113.09 miles) | Dax to Nogaro (flat) | Jasper Philipsen |
| 5 | July 5 | 165km (102.53 miles) | Pau to Laruns (mountain) | Jai Hindley |
| 6 | July 6 | 145km (90.1 miles) | Tarbes to Cauterets-Cambasque (mountain) | Tadej Pogacar |
| 7 | July 7 | 170km (105.63 miles) | Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux (flat) | Jasper Philipsen |
| 8 | July 8 | 201km (124.9 miles) | Libourne to Limoges (hilly) | Mads Pedersen |
| 9 | July 9 | 184km (114.33 miles) | Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat to Puy de Dome (mountain) | Michael Woods |
| — | July 10 | — | Rest | — |
| 10 | July 11 | 167km (103.77 miles) | Vulcania to Issoire (hilly) | Pello Bilbao |
| 11 | July 12 | 180km (111.85 miles) | Clermont-ferrand to Moulins (flat) | Jasper Philipsen |
| 12 | July 13 | 169km (105.01 miles) | Roanne to Belleville-en-Beaujolais (hillly) | Ion Izaguirre |
| 13 | July 14 | 138km (85.74 miles) | Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne to Grand Colombier (mountain) | Michal Kwiatkowski |
| 14 | July 15 | 152km (94.45 miles) | Annemasse to Morzine les Portes du Soleil (mountain) | Carlos Rodriguez |
| 15 | July 16 | 180km (111.85 miles) | Les Gets les Portes du Soleil to Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc (mountain) | Wout Poels |
| — | July 17 | — | Rest | - |
| 16 | July 18 | 22km (13.67 miles) | Passy to Combloux (individual time trial) | Jonas Vingegaard |
| 17 | July 19 | 166km (103.15 miles) | Saint-Gervais Mont Blanc to Courchevel (mountain) | Felix Gall |
| 18 | July 20 | 186km (115.58 miles) | Moutiers to Bourg-en-Bresse (hilly) | Kasper Asgreen |
| 19 | July 21 | 173km (107.5 miles) | Moans-en-Montagne to Poligny (flat) | Matej Mohoric |
| 20 | July 22 | 133km (82.64 miles) | Belfort to Le Markstein-Fellering (mountain) | Tadej Pogacar |
| 21 | July 23 | 115km (71.46 miles) | Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines to Paris Champs-Elysees (flat) | - |
🤩 Here it is, the official route of the #TDF2023!
— Tour de France™ (@LeTour) October 27, 2022
🤩 Voici le parcours officiel du #TDF2023 ! pic.twitter.com/QPwvs91Ar6
Tour de France 2023 confirmed teams
| Team | Country |
|---|---|
| AG2R Citroen Team | France |
| Alpecin Deceuninck | Belgium |
| Astana Qazaqstan Team | Kazakhstan |
| Bahrain Victorious | Bahrain |
| Bora-Hansgrohe | Germany |
| Cofidis | France |
| Ef Educations - Easypost | United States |
| Groupama - FDJ | France |
| Ineos Grenadiers | Great Britain |
| Intermarche - Circus - Wanty | Belgium |
| Israel-Premier Tech | Israel |
| Jayco AlUla | Australia |
| Jumbo-Visma | Netherlands |
| Lotto DSTNY | Belgium |
| Movistar Team | Spain |
| Soudal Quick-Step | Belgium |
| Team Arkea-Samsic | France |
| Team DSM | Germany |
| Team TotalEnergies | France |
| Trek - Segafredo | United States |
| UAE Team Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
| Uno-X Pro Cycling Team | Norway |