The dissolution of the National Assembly in France by the president Emmanuel Macron could have serious consequences on the Tour de France. This dissolution indeed leads to new legislative elections, in two rounds, and the President called these elections for very soon: June 30 and July 7. If thee Tour de France, whose Grand Départ takes place on June 29 in Florence, will still be in Italy when the first round of these elections takes place, however this will not be the case during the second round. Indeed, on July 7 the 9th stage will take place, with a start and finish in the city of Troyes.
Tour de France 2024: the route, from Florence to Nice
A much awaited step…
Nationwide elections will require a considerable effort from the country’s gendarmerie and security services to ensure everything runs as smoothly and safely as possible. Golda cycling race such as the Tour de France also requires a very large number of gendarmes and police officers to guarantee the safety of the peloton, the racing convoy and the spectators. In comments reported by the newspaper The Team, Pierre-Yves Thouaultdeputy director of the event organized by ASO, ensures that there will be no “hasno change of route”. The organizers’ problem is to guarantee access to polling stations for voters. “We spoke with the relevant authorities. We are hopeful of finding common ground so that access can be achieved under good conditions. There discussion is ongoing” complete Thouault. The 9th step of Round is the one which must take many gravel sectors, called “white paths”, it is therefore eagerly awaited because of the visual spectacle that it should offer, and its impact on the general classification.
