The 2024 Tour de France is finally here, as Stage 1 of the most grueling cycling race in the world begins in Florence, Italy, for the first time in the race’s 111-edition history. 

The first stage of the tour will begin in the heart of one of the world’s most famous cities at 5:50 a.m. EDT on June 29. 

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From there, the race will traverse from Italy for the next several days until spending more than two weeks in France, where cyclists will climb several mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees Mountains and the French Alps. 

Nearly 200 cyclists and 22 race teams will set out Saturday to attempt to cement their legacies with a win in the sport’s most important race. And that includes the two riders who have combined to win the last four Tours, two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, who won in 2020 and 2021. 

Here’s what to know about Stage 1 of the Tour de France:

How To Watch Tour De France 2024 Stage 1 

In Canada, the Tour de France is streaming live on FloBikes and the FloSports app.

In the United States, the NBC family of networks and the streaming service Peacock are broadcasting the race. 

FloBikes and the FloSports app are home to race highlights, stage breakdowns and more breaking news. 

Tour de France 2024 Route In Stage 1

The Tour de France Stage 1 route will be a hilly, 206-kilometer trip from Florence to Rimini. Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region of Italy and is one of the most famous landscapes in the world. That’s where the riders will begin. The finish will be the coastal city of Rimini. 

Tour de France 2024 Stage 1 Profile 

Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 1:

Tour de France 2024 Stage 1 Mountain Passes And Hills

Here are the biggest climbs and elevations in Stage 1: 

• Col de Valico Tre Faggi: Category 2 , 12.5 KM long climb at 5.1%
• Cote Des Forche: Category 3, 2.5km long climb at 6.2%
• Cote de Carnaio: Category 3, 10.5km long climb at 4.6%
• Cote de Barbotto: Category 2, 5.8km long climb at 7.6%
• Cote de San Leo: Category 2, 4.6km long climb at 7.7%
• Cote de Montemaggio: Category 3, 4.2km long climb at 6.6%
• Cote de San Marino: Category 3, 7.1km long climb at 4.8%

Who Won Stage 1 Of The Tour de France In 2023?

Last year, the Tour de France begin in Bilbao, Spain and was won by British rider Adam Yates.

Tour de France 2024 Route Map

Here is the map for this year's Tour de France:

Here are a few more things to know about the Tour de France:

How To Watch Tour de France 2024 In The United States 

A live broadcast of the 2024 Tour de France will be available on Peacock for those watching from the United States. 

Peacock is the exclusive home of the event in the United States through 2029, with start-to-finish coverage of every stage, though select stages also will air on NBC.

How To Watch Tour de France 2024 In Canada 

FloBikes will provide a live broadcast for Canadian audiences.

Viewers in Canada will be able to watch all 21 stages of the Tour de France 2024 live on FloBikes and the FloSports app.

FloBikes also will provide updates, highlights and behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the entire event for all Flo subscribers. 

On What Channel Is The Tour de France? 

The Tour de France will be on the NBC network and will stream daily in the United States on Peacock. The entire race will be broadcast on NBC's channels and USA Network. 

Tour de France Teams For 2024

There will be 22 teams and up to 176 competitors in this year’s Tour de France:

Teams

• Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team
• Alpecin - Deceuninck
• Arkéa - B&B Hotels
• Astana Qazaqstan Team
• Bahrain - Victorious
• BORA - hansgrohe
• Cofidis
• EF Education - EasyPost
• Groupama - FDJ
• INEOS Grenadiers
• Intermarché - Wanty
• Team Visma | Lease a Bike
• Lidl - Trek
• Movistar Team
• Soudal Quick-Step
• Team dsm-firmenich PostNL
• Team Jayco AlUla
• UAE Team Emirates
• Israel - Premier Tech
• Lotto Dstny
• Uno-X Mobility
• TotalEnergies

When Does The Tour de France 2024 Start?

The Tour de France is a 21-stage event.

The 2024 edition will begin in Florence, Italy, on June 29 and conclude in Nice, France, on July 21. 

Every day, the cyclists start together to complete the stage of a race. Every stage varies in distance and physical demand. 

What Is The Schedule For The Tour de France 2024?

Here is the complete schedule for the 2024 Tour de France.

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