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Still buzzing from the Tour de France? If you're left wanting more fun facts from this iconic race, look no further!

Did you know? 🚲🏆

Since 1975, the Tour has traditionally finished on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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The Tour de France is almost coming to an end. Have you been keeping pace with this incredible race? 🚲🌄

✨🚴Did you know?

Racers keep up an intense pace, with their speeds sometimes clocking up to 80-100 km/h (50-62 mph). Some even achieve speeds over 100 km/h, using only gravity, aerodynamics and stellar breaking skills.

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We are now more than halfway through the Tour de France, with racers taking on stage 12. Have you been keeping up with this iconic race? 🚴

Did you know? 🚲📺

The Tour has captured the attention of spectators for over 123 years. Today the race is broadcast in 190+ countries and is one of the most-watched annual sporting events worldwide.

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Have you been keeping up with the Tour de France? 🚴

Now in the 6th stage, racers will be tackling 186.2 km of mountain terrain🗻

Did you know? 🚲
Over the course of the race, riders typically cover a distance of 3,000-3,500 km. That’s roughly the same distance as cycling from London to Athens and back to Paris.

Are you ready for the Tour de France this Saturday?🚲📣

The iconic race will feature its 123rd edition, and its 3rd to start in Spain. To celebrate the exciting race we’re sharing fun facts you might not know about this beloved race.

Did you know? 🚴

The Tour de France was actually a publicity stunt devised by Géo Lefèvre to help sports newspaper L’Auto outsell their competitor. The first race was held in 1903 with just 6 stages that covered a staggering 2,400 km.

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✨🚲 Cycling Fun Fact! 🚲✨

Every ride helps the planet and your wellbeing. Bikes produce zero emissions, use far fewer resources than cars and save space on our roads. Cyclists also tend to inhale fewer harmful fumes than drivers.

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The National Road Championships are almost here! 🚵

From brutal climbs to full-gas sprints, this is where hard work, strategy and resilience meet. 🚲

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✨🚲 Cycling Fun Fact! 🚲🔗

Regular cycling also increases blood flow to the brain, improving memory, focus and overall brain health. It also boosts your mood by releasing feel-good endorphins - that ‘cyclist’s high’ is real.

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As an avid cyclist, you may already know the many benefits of cycling. But what about the non-riders in your life? Share this cycling benefit with them and get them to join you on your next bike ride!

✨🚲 Cycling Fun Fact! 🚲✨

In many UK cities, cyclists reach their destinations in half the time of car drivers in rush hour.

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