France is an immense country. So when we speak of the Tour de France, we’re referring to an equally immense stretch of road. The Tour de France, the world’s most prestigious event in the sport of cycling, is a long, grueling, and highly demanding race, marked by relentless climbs and extreme fatigue. This year, 23 teams with a total of 198 riders are competing. The physical toll is staggering, as participants must cover over three thousand kilometers across 21 racing stages. One look at their pain-stricken, exhausted faces and it becomes clear: finishing the race in the French capital at the end of July requires not only exceptional physical strength but tremendous mental resilience. Many athletes are forced to abandon the race along the way. The race currently stands six stages from completion, with approximately 950 kilometers remaining until the finish line at the Champs-Élysées in Paris. And once again this year, the official timekeeper of the Tour de France is Tissot..