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The route for the 2025 edition of the biggest Cycling race in the world is revealed this Tuesday, October 29, from the Palais des Congrès in Paris.
Cycling and Tour de France fans note each year this not-to-be-missed date: the one when the route of the upcoming edition is revealed. For the 2025 edition, the organizers have not deviated from the rule.
The route of this 112th edition will be revealed at the Palais des Congrès, in Paris, in the middle of the day this Tuesday, October 29. Traditionally, it is also an opportunity for reunions for those involved in the world of cycling: riders, sports directors, team bosses, etc.
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But this year, several big names will be missing, starting with Tadej Pogacar, title holder, as well as his rival Jonas Vingegaard and the Belgian Remco Evenepoel.
The reason? The holidays. This year, the presentation comes slightly later than usual. Only a few days, certainly, but which have major consequences, according to Le Parisien – Today in France. Several runners have already gone on vacation and do not intend to interrupt them.
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Mark Cavendish, the Englishman who holds the record for stage victories on the Tour (35), and the Eritrean Biniam Girmay, the first African to win the green jersey for best sprinter, will still be present this Tuesday.
On the French side, Julian Alaphilippe is announced but could be absent due to illness.
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