the most prestigious cycle race around the world

The tour de France is regarded as the most prestigious cycle race around the world. The event is held annually to hard about 3500 square kilometers, covering the entire not only in France, but the surrounding countries, and. Based on the game of every stage, a stage, covered in a day. There are 21 stages in the game, so it will last about 3 weeks, including two days of rest. Although the route change annually, especially the starting point, the final finishing stage always is in Paris, Champs Elysees street since 1975, standing at the finish line. The tour de France is regarded as the most prestigious cycle race, because in addition to the winners of the largest purse, this is also the most difficult game, from the completion of a bike's point of view.
Interestingly, attention should be paid to the special jersey was awarded the league game progress. The shirt has a corresponding cash rewards, also some drivers and their team. Means that the rider is the overall leader of the Yellow jersey. Only one riding a bicycle in a dream of the Yellow jersey. The green jersey, at the same time, issued at the end of each stage. The green jersey is those who have already completed a stage, therefore, can be made up of several riders wear. Because the drivers are timed individually, time clock at least completed a phase is considered to be a first. Brown cotton jersey gloves also has its limitations. For example, they may provide some protection for some time the occasional barbed or blisters, but they will not prevent serious harm to cut or abrasion.