What organization runs the Tour de France?

What organization runs the Tour de France?

The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO)
The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) is part of the French media group Éditions Philippe Amaury. It organises the Tour de France and other cycling races, as well as golf, running, sailing and off-road motorsport events.

Who organized the first Tour de France?

Journalist Geo Lefevre had dreamt up the fanciful race as a stunt to boost the circulation of his struggling daily sports newspaper, L’Auto. Henri Desgrange, the director-editor of L’Auto and a former champion cyclist himself, loved the idea of turning France into one giant velodrome.

What is the main purpose of Tour de France?

The Tour de France, a cycling monument, is committed to promoting mobility by bicycle. It wishes to generate a positive impact by inspiring all those who can to make cycling a part of their life every day…

Who founded the Tour de France and why?

Established in 1903 by Henri Desgrange (1865–1940), a French cyclist and journalist, the race has been run every year except during the World Wars. Desgrange’s newspaper, L’Auto (now L’Equipe), sponsored the Tour to boost circulation.

How much does it cost to run the Tour de France?

It’s hard to come up with an exact number, but you could likely get a team in for $10 million dollars or slightly less. The figures I have seen for “average” budgets are usually around $20 million. Most estimates place over 50% of the budget in salaries, with larger name riders making more.

When was the first Tour de France organized?

1903
The first Tour de France was staged in 1903. The plan was a five-stage race from 31 May to 5 July, starting in Paris and stopping in Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Nantes before returning to Paris.

Who created the Tour de France logo?

designer Joel Guenoun
The current Tour de France logo was created by French designer Joel Guenoun (opens in new tab) back in 2002 and it’s remained unchanged ever since.

How do the teams work in Tour de France?

The race alternates between clockwise and counterclockwise circuits of France. There are usually between 20 and 22 teams, with eight riders in each. All of the stages are timed to the finish; the riders’ times are compounded with their previous stage times.

Can anyone enter the Tour de France?

The race is essentially run for amateurs but it’s open to anyone 18 years or over on race day. (Younger riders can enter with parental permission). We say it’s aimed at ‘amateurs’ but it also attracts future and ex-pros.

What does the Tour de France logo mean?

Source: www.letour.com. The Le Tour de France logo features two subliminal messages. The first is easy to spot and is the cyclist portrayed by the o and r in the word tour. The second message is the yellow circle which is intended to represent the stages of the race only take place during the daytime.