The first sprint stage of the 2024 Tour de France begins at 5:05 a.m. on July 1, which is the third day of this year's Tour de France and the final full day in Italy. 

There are a handful of sprint routes on the unique route this year, and Stage 3 of the race kicks them off with a long trek from Plaisance to Turin, just before one of the toughest stages of the Tour, according Gregor Brown of FloBikes, Stage 4.

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But before the first mountain stage of the TDF in Stage 3, riders must get through the longest stage of this year's race. 

So far, Tadej Pogacar is leading the Tour de France General Classification after two stages and wears the yellow jersey. 

French rider Kevin Vauquelin of team Arkea-B&B Hotels took Stage 2 with a time of 4 hours, 43 minutes, 42 seconds. French rider Romain Bardet won Stage 1.

Here's what to know about Stage 3 of the Tour de France:

How To Watch Tour De France 2024 Stage 3 

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 Stage 3

The Tour de France Stage 3 route is the longest stage of the race at 230 kilometers of flat riding from Plaisance to Turin. It's the final full day the riders will be Italy. In Stage 4, they cross the mountains into France. 

The route takes riders past red wine vineyards and ancient cities, such as Voghera, before finishing just outside the mountains around Turin. 

230 Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is TDF Stage 3?

The stage is 230 kilometers or about 143 miles long. 

Tour de France 2024 Stage 3 Profile 

Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 3:

Tour de France 2024 Stage 3 Mountain Passes And Hills

Here are the biggest climbs and elevations in. Stage 3:

• Cote de Tortone-Fausto Coppi: Category 4, 1.1km climb at 6.3%
• Cote De Barbaresco: Category 4: 1.5 km climb at 6.5%
• Cote De Sommariva Perno: Category 4, 3.1 km climb at 4.6%

Who Won Stage 3 Of The Tour de France In 2023?

Last year, Jasper Philipsen won Stage 3 of the Tour de France. 

TDF Results: Here's Who Has Won Each Stage So Far

• TDF Stage 1 Results
• TDF Stage 2 Results

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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