The 102nd edition of cycling’s most prestigious event, the Tour de France, kicks off tomorrow (Saturday, July 4), running from the Netherlands to Paris.
The 3-week race will start in the Dutch city of Utrecht and end on the historical streets of the Champs-Elysees in Paris, the traditional final stage of the Tour.
The Tour features 198 riders and 22 teams that will compete over 21 stages for their share of a $2.6 million purse.
One interesting aspect of this year’s race is that for the 1st time in years there will be no long individual time trial on the schedule; specialists looking to leave their mark will have to do it during the team time trials.
TV Coverage: For those watching in the U.S. NBCSN will be providing TV coverage of the stages while those in the UK can watch on British Eurosport and ITV4.
Live Stream: Free live streaming is available in the U.S. through NBC’s Live Extra on their PC and by using the NBC Live Extra app for iOS, Android and Windows devices.
Streaming is free but you must sign-in using a participating cable provider.
UK viewers can stream using the ITV Player app.
NBC Sports Tour de France Live app: Fans looking for more in-depth streaming in the U.S. can use this app created by NBC, in partnership with TourTracker.
The app is available for both PC and mobile devices and will feature live video of the stages, GPS tracking and up-to-date information as each cyclist finishes- plus other extras you won’t see using NBC Live Extra.
The Online App is $29.99 (one-day stage pass available for $4.99) and the Mobile App is $19.99.
Full TV Schedule/ Stages: (All times are eastern unless otherwise noted)
Saturday, July 4, stage 1: Utrecht (LIVE) 7 A.M. – Noon
Sunday, July 5, stage 2: Utrecht to Neeltje Jans (LIVE) 7 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Monday, July 6, stage 3: Antwerp to Huy (LIVE) 7 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Tuesday, July 7, stage 4: Seraing to Cambrai (LIVE) 8 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Wednesday, July 8, stage 5: Arras to Amiens (LIVE) 8 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Thursday, July 9, stage 6: Abbeville to Le Havre (LIVE) 8 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Friday, July 10, stage 7: Livarot to Fougeres (LIVE) 8 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
Saturday, July 11, stage 8: Rennes to Mur-de-Bretagne (LIVE NBC) 8 A.M. – Noon
Sunday, July 12, stage 9: Vannes to Plumelec (LIVE) 8 A.M.– Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Monday, July 13, rest day: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Stages 1-9 Highlights)
Tuesday, July 14, stage 10: Tarbes to La Pierre Saint Martin (LIVE) 8 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Wednesday, July 15, stage 11: Pau to Cauterets (LIVE) 8 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Thursday, July 16, stage 12: Lannemezan to Plateau de Beille (LIVE) 6 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Friday, July 17, stage 13: Muret to Rodez (LIVE) 8 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Saturday, July 18, stage 14: Rodez to Mende (LIVE) 8 A.M. – 11 A.M.
Sunday, July 19, stage 15: Mende to Valence (LIVE) 8 A.M.– Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Monday, July 20, stage 16: Bourg-de-Peage to Gap (LIVE) 8 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Tuesday, July 21, rest day: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Stages 10-16 Highlights)
Wednesday, July 22, stage 17: Digne-les-Bains to Pra Loup (LIVE) 8 A.M.– Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Thursday, July 23, stage 18: Gap to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (LIVE) 8 A.M.– Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Friday, July 24, stage 19: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to La Toussuire (LIVE) 7 A.M. – Noon; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Saturday, July 25, stage 20: Modane to Alpe d’Huez (LIVE) 7 A.M.– 11:30 A.M.
Sunday, July 26, stage 21: Sevres to Paris (LIVE) 10 A.M. – 2 p.m.; 8 P.M. – 11 P.M.
Favorites: This year’s Tour features some good contenders. Among those considered to be favorites are defending champion Vincenzo Nibali of Italy, British 2013 winner Chris Froome, Spain’s two-time Tour victor Alberto Contador and Nairo Quintana of Colombia.
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