The 2024 Tour de France promises to be an exceptional edition as it begins on Italian soil, marking the 26th time that the Grand Départ has been held outside of France.
It is an event awaited by cyclists, fans and even people who enjoy making sports bets related to this exciting event. For those interested, here is the list of legal places to bet.
With the arrival in Nice and the exception of not having Paris as the final goal due to the Olympic Games in the French capital, the excitement among cyclists and fans is palpable, also fueled by those who enjoy sports betting related to this prestigious event.
This year, the Tour features a unique route, with 12 venues or cities, making their debut on the full event map that will culminate in Nice.
From Florence to Bologna, and finally culminating in Turin, each stage of the Grand Départ promises to reveal the beauty and history of Italian cities. Let’s immerse ourselves in these special parts of the tour, exploring more about these unprecedented cities.
Stage 1: Florence – Rimini (29/06/2024)
The first stage, with 206 km of medium mountain, marks the debut of the Tour in Florence. The capital of Tuscany has a rich history, linked to the Napoleonic empire and the figure of Leonardo da Vinci. In 1909, Florence snuck into the first Giro d’Italia, and in 2013, it hosted the World Championships.
The stage concludes in Rimini, a city in the Emilia-Romagna region that is home to 151,000 inhabitants. It is the first time that Rimini has become a stage city, and its role as the final point adds excitement to this first day.
Stage 2: Cesenatico – Bolonia (30/06/2024)
The second stage, 200 km of medium mountain, takes cyclists from Cesenatico to Bologna. Cesenatico, Marco Pantani’s hometown, is home to a museum dedicated to the memory of the legendary cyclist.
Bologna, on the other hand, is a university and multifaceted city, known as “la Dotta” for its university, “la Rossa” for its communist history, and “la Grassa” for its economic prosperity. The stage promises not only cycling challenges, but also the opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of these Emilia-Romagna cities.
Stage 3: Plasencia – Turin (07/01/2024)
The third and final stage on Italian soil extends from Piacenza to Turin, covering 229 km on flat terrain. Piacenza, which has been the arrival city in the Giro on two occasions, will be a key point in this stage.
The arrival in Turin (also called Torino) marks the fifth time that the city has become a stage city in the Tour de France, highlighting its relevance in the history of international cycling.
With 843,000 inhabitants, Turin is the capital of the Piedmont region and has been the scene of arrivals and departures in several editions of the Giro d’Italia. This capital of Italian industry is also known for being the end point of the classic Milan-Turin race, which has been running since 1876. Turin’s rich cycling tradition adds to the splendor of this final stage in Italy.
A promising first tour
In conclusion, the 2024 Tour de France in Italy not only promises to be a challenge for cyclists, but also a unique opportunity to explore the historical and cultural gems of these unprecedented cities.
Cycling fans and sports betting enthusiasts will be attentive to every twist and turn of this unique journey that will add more than 600 kilometers to the race while celebrating the diversity and beauty of Italy on the international cycling stage.
2023-12-02 23:46:40
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