Annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than 3,600 kilometres and lasts 3 weeks.
Youser1st Tour de France was in 1903 organized by L'Auto magazine, had 60 entrants Maurice Garin rode after 2428 Kms into Parc des Princes to win.
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