{"id":485,"date":"2025-05-09T15:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=485"},"modified":"2025-06-29T16:03:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T14:03:38","slug":"route-stage-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/route-stage-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2025 Stage 1: Sprint Showdown, Route Map &amp; Key Climbs in Lille"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_993f0b-85\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:left;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_993f0b-85\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_993f0b-85\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_993f0b-85 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_993f0b-85\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 1: Sprint Showdown, Route Map &amp; Key Climbs in Lille<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_dbd8c5-e7\">The <strong>2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is ready to roll, and all eyes are on the <strong>grand d\u00e9part<\/strong> <strong>Stage 1<\/strong>, set for <strong>Saturday, July 5th<\/strong> in <strong>Lille M\u00e9tropole<\/strong>. The opening stage of this year\u2019s <strong>Grand Boucle<\/strong> promises an electrifying start as it offers a rare chance for the sprinters to grab the first <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-yellow-jersey\/\">maillot jaune<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a feat not seen since 2020.<br><br>Covering <strong>184.9km<\/strong> of racing through <strong>northern France<\/strong>, this <strong>first stage route<\/strong> is a relatively flat but technical loop around <strong>Lille<\/strong>, weaving along the <strong>Franco-Belgian border<\/strong>. While the route might seem tame on paper, three <strong>category four climbs<\/strong> and a key intermediate sprint at <strong>La Motte-au-Bois<\/strong> will test the peloton early before a fast, chaotic finale expected to end in a high-speed bunch sprint.<br><br>The <strong>Stage 1 route profile<\/strong> will shape not only the <strong>general classification (GC)<\/strong> for the opening day but also award valuable <strong>time bonuses<\/strong> and the <strong>first <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-polka-dot-jersey\/\">polka dot jersey<\/a><\/strong> for the King of the Mountains.<br><br>In this breakdown, we\u2019ll dive into the <strong>Stage 1 detailed route<\/strong>, highlight the <strong>favorites<\/strong>, and unpack what to watch for as the <strong>2025 Tour de France kicks off on July 5th<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_2ee8e6-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_2ee8e6-e4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_5bdc50-16 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_5bdc50-16\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2580bb-0f\">What\u2019s Special About Stage 1 Tour de France 2025? \ud83d\udd14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First Yellow Jersey Alert:<\/strong> Stage 1 always brings the drama \u2014 and the first chance to don cycling\u2019s most coveted garment. Expect fireworks as sprinters, rouleurs, and even opportunistic all-rounders fight for glory and a lifetime of bragging rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-teams-2025\/\">GC Teams on Guard<\/a>:<\/strong> While it\u2019s a flat stage, every second counts. Crosswinds, crashes, and nerves can shake up the General Classification right out of the gate. The top contenders will be riding <em>extra tight<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprinters&#8217; Showcase:<\/strong> This is their moment. Before the mountains loom and time trials twist the script, <em>fast men like Jasper Philipsen, Fabio Jakobsen, and Sam Welsford<\/em> will look to stamp their names on the race \u2014 and the leaderboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Lille: The Perfect Launchpad:<\/strong> A city with cycling heritage and urban flair, Lille offers the perfect mix of fan energy, technical roads, and logistical power to host an unforgettable Grand D\u00e9part.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4be64d-a3\">Whether you\u2019re watching from the barricades or the breakfast table, <em>Stage 1 2025 is more than a sprint<\/em> \u2014 it\u2019s a statement. And it sets the tone for the three weeks of madness to come.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_e5e351-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_e5e351-ca .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_e5e351-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bcc0c0-2c\">Stage 1 Detailed Route: Lille M\u00e9tropole to Lille \u2014 184.9km<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:700px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_a0d011-4b aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_c69f24-45{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_c69f24-45 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_c69f24-45\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tour de France 2025 | Stage 1: Lille M\u00e9tropole, Lille M\u00e9tropole\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f0Bri-_MVl0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_48fb22-d4\"><strong>Stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> begins and ends in the heart of <strong>Lille<\/strong>, tracing a ~<strong>185km clockwise loop<\/strong> across the <strong>Hauts-de-France region<\/strong>. Designed to favor the sprinters while offering early climbing points and time bonuses, the <strong>first stage route<\/strong> includes a mix of flat terrain, short categorized climbs, and technical urban sections.<br><br>Expect a fast pace, aggressive positioning, and maybe even a surprise or two. The 1st stage is tailor-made for the <strong>sprinters<\/strong>, but as always \u2014 the wind and nerves of day one could flip the script.<br><br>Here\u2019s how the day will unfold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Location:<\/strong> Lille city center<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> <strong>Saturday, July 5th<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stage Type:<\/strong> Flat stage with rolling terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Total Distance:<\/strong> <strong>185km<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_246d51-51 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_246d51-51 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_246d51-51\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6bc8c9-8d\">\ud83d\udccd Key Points Along the Stage 1 Route:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12e69a-09\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12e69a-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12e69a-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_12e69a-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12e69a-09\">C\u00f4te de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette (km 41.2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">A short ascent awarding <strong>1 King of the Mountains point<\/strong> to the first rider over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f61b48-3f\">Intermediate Sprint: La Motte-au-Bois (km 87.5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical for <strong>Green Jersey contenders<\/strong>. Points awarded: 20-17-15-13-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bed246-69\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bed246-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bed246-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_bed246-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bed246-69\"><strong>Mont Cassel (km 106)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Another quick ascent offering <strong>1 KoM point<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0b4f6a-80\">Mont Noir (km 139.7)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">A climb averaging minimal gradient but with a <strong>steepest quarter-mile at 9.8%<\/strong> \u2014 enough to spark breakaway moves for <strong>polka dot jersey hunters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_babac9-aa aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_be0478-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_be0478-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_be0478-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1GsdAGUTIzY7gV1UgMR8Lp1N-YV6t7PE&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_77d5b3-f9 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_77d5b3-f9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_77d5b3-f9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_51242b-20\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_51242b-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_51242b-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_51242b-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_51242b-20\">Stage Profile &amp; Route Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43ad45-11\"]{padding-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43ad45-11\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43ad45-11\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_43ad45-11 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43ad45-11\">The <strong>Stage 1 route profile<\/strong> is predominantly flat, with brief climbs in the middle portion. The technical finale through the <strong>urban streets of Lille<\/strong> features several <strong>ninety-degree corners<\/strong>, making positioning crucial in the last kilometers.<br><br><strong>Time bonuses<\/strong> of <strong>10, 6, and 4 seconds<\/strong> will be awarded to the first three riders across the line, with an additional <strong>Green Jersey sprint classification<\/strong> mid-stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0810a1-4e\">\ud83d\udcca Stage 1 Route Profile:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stage Type:<\/strong> Flat <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 185 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Climbs:<\/strong> 3 x Category 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint:<\/strong> 1 (La Motte-au-Bois)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Bonuses:<\/strong> 10&#8243;, 6&#8243;, 4&#8243; at finish line<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d8469c-d4\">\ud83d\udccd Route Breakdown:<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_efcd94-2f\">km 0 \u2013 41.2:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A neutralized rollout leads to the race\u2019s first test \u2014 <strong>C\u00f4te de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette (Category 4)<\/strong> at km 41.2. It&#8217;s short but sharp, offering 1 KOM point for the first rider across.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1a35-d6\">km 41.2 \u2013 87.5:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast, open roads perfect for breakaways. The day\u2019s only intermediate sprint takes place in <strong>La Motte-au-Bois<\/strong> at km 87.5 \u2014 crucial for early <strong>green jersey contenders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_1a713f-a0\">km 87.5 \u2013 106:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The peloton tackles <strong>Mont Cassel (Category 4)<\/strong>, another minor climb that can be a launchpad for KOM hopefuls and opportunists.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6f79c9-5b\">km 106 \u2013 139.7:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling countryside roads take the race to <strong>Mont Noir (Category 4)<\/strong> at km 139.7. Though not overly demanding, its gradients briefly touch 9.8%, making it a chance for polka-dot points.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_6ce98c-dc\">km 139.7 \u2013 185:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A long, flat run back towards Lille, this sector features <strong>exposed farmland roads susceptible to crosswinds<\/strong>. In the final 10 km, positioning becomes crucial as the peloton navigates multiple <strong>90-degree urban corners<\/strong> before hitting the high-speed <strong>Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9<\/strong> finishing straight.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_9d761f-df aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_0b0222-88{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_0b0222-88 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_0b0222-88\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_667459-43 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_667459-43\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tdf-stage-1-route-profile-infographic-768x768.webp\" alt=\"tdf-stage-1-route-profile-infographic\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1920\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tdf-stage-1-route-profile-infographic-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tdf-stage-1-route-profile-infographic-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tdf-stage-1-route-profile-infographic-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tdf-stage-1-route-profile-infographic.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c4d147-a4\">Stage 1 Key Climbs<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_64c1ba-33 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_683e1d-07{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_683e1d-07 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_683e1d-07\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container485_6dbf5e-40{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_6dbf5e-40 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_6dbf5e-40 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_6dbf5e-40 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_6dbf5e-40 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_6dbf5e-40 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_6dbf5e-40 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container485_6dbf5e-40 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table485_6dbf5e-40\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_798ec7-37{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_798ec7-37\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_193ab5-25\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_164ffd-2e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Distance<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_84415e-8e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Avg. Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_a268fc-39\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Max Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_715b89-15\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Position on Route<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_8b2d40-79\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Category<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_d81e6a-29{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_d81e6a-29\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_9fcbe3-f6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_693590-bc\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1.1 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_e9e5fd-90\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">7.8%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_439d9d-08\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">11%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_92bc0b-e1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~km 40<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_3f3122-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_2a6856-27{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_2a6856-27\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_86b7b4-3a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Cassel<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_b28158-7a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.3 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_f90e41-7f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">3.7%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_89a6c5-58\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">8%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_1a480b-74\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~km 95<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_409c8c-88\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_d4ac8b-26{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_d4ac8b-26\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_04d4d7-1f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Mont Noir<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_fbaa7c-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1.3 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_09bc54-e0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">5.8%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_7e8e11-99\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">9%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_04d6a5-21\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~km 120<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_c473ba-c2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not GC-killers, but smart <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tdf-guide\/stage-1-strategy-and-prediction\/\">Stage 1 tactics<\/a>\u2014like stretching the peloton or exploiting bad weather\u2014can open gaps that wreck a favorite\u2019s race early.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_ba3609-12{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_ba3609-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_ba3609-12 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_e2cfd3-b5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d983c3-cf\"><em>Expect <strong>KOM hopefuls<\/strong> to launch aggressive moves early \u2014 even if it&#8217;s just for the honor of wearing dots for a day.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_ffa7d7-fb aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_3f911b-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_3f911b-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_3f911b-75\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_613525-5a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_613525-5a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stage-1-route-profile-tdf-2025-768x640.webp\" alt=\"stage-1-route-profile-tdf-2025\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1918\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stage-1-route-profile-tdf-2025-768x640.webp 768w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stage-1-route-profile-tdf-2025-300x250.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/stage-1-route-profile-tdf-2025.webp 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_dffc94-1d .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_dffc94-1d .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_dffc94-1d\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e67969-17\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e67969-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e67969-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_e67969-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e67969-17\"><strong>Grand D\u00e9part: Lille M\u00e9tropole<\/strong> Tour Opener Flashbacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lille M\u00e9tropole<\/em>, a vibrant city near the Belgian border, has deep cycling roots and has hosted multiple Tour de France stages before. The region\u2019s strong cycling culture and large fan base make it an ideal Grand D\u00e9part location.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0c9727-cd\">Lille\u2019s History with the Tour de France<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the 2025 Grand D\u00e9part brings the peloton to Lille\u2019s cobbled streets, let\u2019s rewind the clock and explore how this northern gem has previously shaped Tour history.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5e901b-17\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5e901b-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5e901b-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_5e901b-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5e901b-17\">Past Appearances: Lille\u2019s Tour de France R\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b3e7da-54\">Lille may not be a regular headliner like Paris or Alpe d\u2019Huez, but it\u2019s no stranger to the Tour:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_8faf00-1a{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id485_8faf00-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_8faf00-1a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9{text-align:left;}.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_2c4107-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_2c4107-e9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container485_118180-95{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_118180-95 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_118180-95 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_118180-95 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_118180-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_118180-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_118180-95 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container485_118180-95 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table485_118180-95\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_6a3fdf-81{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_6a3fdf-81\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_a653f1-fc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Year<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_776e8c-34\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Role<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_cea37f-7e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Highlight<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_b2fd1c-7f{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_b2fd1c-7f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_a1e5a0-34\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1960<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_76a9af-85\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Host<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_7fc391-7e\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Finish for Stage 4 \u2013 won in a chaotic bunch sprint<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_318c23-0e{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_318c23-0e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_78b0d2-ef\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">1994<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_0ddc77-7f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grand D\u00e9part<\/strong> \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_435394-7c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Historic link with Kent, UK via Eurotunnel celebration<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_9eaff7-47{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_9eaff7-47\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_f536c6-66\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2002<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_184d75-e9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Start &amp; Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_f9d1e1-80\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Wet and wild circuit stage around the city<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_e7f3f1-78{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_e7f3f1-78\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_3772f1-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_77926b-a1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_b21cf7-94\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Marcel Kittel sprints to glory in Stage 4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71ce58-cf\"><strong>Why Lille Matters to the Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategic Location:<\/strong> As a crossroads between Belgium and Paris, Lille&#8217;s route fits perfectly for opening week stage design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><strong>Fan Culture:<\/strong> Northern France boasts die-hard cycling fans\u2014expect cowbells, flags, and flares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Terrain Variety:<\/strong> Its urban layout and nearby climbs (Mont Noir, Cassel) make for flexible route planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_61557e-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_61557e-ca .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_61557e-ca .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_61557e-ca\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bb032e-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bb032e-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bb032e-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_bb032e-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bb032e-54\">Lille as a Cycling City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosts several pro\/amateur races throughout the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Close to Roubaix, home of the legendary <em>Paris\u2013Roubaix<\/em> \u201cHell of the North\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A growing hub for cycle tourism thanks to the EuroVelo network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_27a1a1-bd alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_917e23-d2, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_917e23-d2:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_917e23-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_917e23-d2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7c0b6-a9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_calendar kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Lille<\/strong> has hosted the Tour multiple times, with the last Grand D\u00e9part in <strong>1994<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_ad7f28-c5\">Cultural Bonus: Not Just Bikes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair your stage-viewing with a cultural detour:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Palais des Beaux-Arts<\/strong> \u2013 One of France\u2019s top art museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>La Vieille Bourse<\/strong> \u2013 Perfect backdrop for Tour fan photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wazemmes Market<\/strong> \u2013 Lively, authentic, and full of pre-race snacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7c9ec5-e5\">With the 2025 Tour kicking off in Lille once again, history\u2019s coming full circle\u2014and this city is more than ready for another yellow moment.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_55bea7-74 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_55bea7-74 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_55bea7-74 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px!important;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_55bea7-74\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_83bd12-0d\">Stage 1: Visual Breakdown \u2013 Lille Loop (185 km)<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style><h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e464e8-bf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fe_wind kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9.59 4.59A2 2 0 1 1 11 8H2m10.59 11.41A2 2 0 1 0 14 16H2m15.73-8.27A2.5 2.5 0 1 1 19.5 12H2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\">Crosswind Sectors: Danger Zones<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:850px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51{background-color:#ffa4a2;}.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_b70629-51 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_fb05be-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_fb05be-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container485_e6ebbf-44{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_e6ebbf-44 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_e6ebbf-44 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_e6ebbf-44 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_e6ebbf-44 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_e6ebbf-44 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_e6ebbf-44 tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container485_e6ebbf-44 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table485_e6ebbf-44\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_1d12fd-ee{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_1d12fd-ee\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_10760e-f1\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Sector<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_61ca1c-e6\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Location<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_1fe743-cb\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\u26a0\ufe0f Risk Level<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_fb8164-23\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc Notes<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_71cb01-4e{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_71cb01-4e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_3af66f-a0\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">B\u00e9thune \u2192 Hazebrouck<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_686c66-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">~km 70\u2013130<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_117742-3c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 High<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_096461-62\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Flat, wide farmland \u2014 classic echelons territory<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_1a06e6-ee{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_1a06e6-ee\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_15f6e1-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Post-Mont Noir descent<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_720e53-bd\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">~km 125\u2013135<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_4824bd-1d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25 Medium<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_8234e2-12\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Teams might drill it to test splits<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_4970e6-15{height:50px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_4970e6-15\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_5137d6-d2\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Lille approach<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_6accd3-48\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Final 10 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_45a07d-07\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd25 Medium<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_a813f7-76\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Urban funneling, edge of panic zone<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_41c476-9e\"]{padding-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_41c476-9e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_41c476-9e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_41c476-9e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_41c476-9e\">\ud83c\udfc1 <strong>Finale Breakdown: How It Ends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_e3a7d7-5a{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id485_e3a7d7-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_e3a7d7-5a > 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.kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_62b17b-3e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_62b17b-3e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container485_cd26d9-1a{font-size:15px;overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_cd26d9-1a th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_cd26d9-1a caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_cd26d9-1a td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table485_cd26d9-1a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_cd26d9-1a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table485_cd26d9-1a tr{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.57);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container485_cd26d9-1a wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table485_cd26d9-1a\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_c29259-34{height:55px;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_c29259-34\">\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_b624cd-4d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Feature<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_f12791-1b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">KM Marker<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n\n<th  scope=\"col\" class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_3808cd-12\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Tactical Focus<\/p>\n\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_a065af-40{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_a065af-40:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_a065af-40\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_8dc7c9-e9\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Narrow lanes &amp; roundabouts<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_12f366-6a\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">~km 5\u20133<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_d3ced2-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Positioning fight begins here<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_866914-d4{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_866914-d4:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_866914-d4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_ec315a-1d\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Wide road opens<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_c25ec8-8c\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">~km 2\u20131<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_ba76e0-71\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Lead-outs form, top speeds hit<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_1d932a-4d{height:50px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row485_1d932a-4d:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row485_1d932a-4d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_a72d45-9b\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Long straight sprint<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_5caa21-28\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Last 1 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data485_eb7cd8-24\">\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Clean finish \u2014 pure speed test<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_70eb4f-63 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_6429dd-7e:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_6429dd-7e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_6429dd-7e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0fd6de-c4\"><em>Ideal for: Jasper Philipsen, Mads Pedersen, Tim Merlier<\/em><br>\u26a0\ufe0f <em>Not ideal for: Riders with weak trains or poor positioning instincts<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_0bfdf7-37 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_0bfdf7-37 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_0bfdf7-37\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_69c095-62\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_69c095-62\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_69c095-62\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_69c095-62 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_69c095-62\">Spectator\u2019s Guide to Lille, La Motte-au-Bois &amp; Mont Cassel<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_55d2ee-69\">Whether you&#8217;re a local, a traveling Tour chaser, or tuning in from afar, <strong>Stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> delivers a brilliant opportunity to soak up atmosphere in northern France. This isn\u2019t just a race \u2014 it\u2019s a rolling festival through towns rich in history, cobbles, and cycling folklore.<br><br>Here\u2019s your <strong>Stage 1 detailed route spectator guide<\/strong>, with where to catch the action live and what not to miss:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_04cb77-8d\">Lille M\u00e9tropole: Grand D\u00e9part &amp; Sprint Finale \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start:<\/strong> Place du G\u00e9n\u00e9ral de Gaulle, Lille<br><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9, Lille<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_77e509-7d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_05fd92-a0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_05fd92-a0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_1b88a4-e4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_1b88a4-e4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TDF-2025-Starting-Location-Place-du-General-de-Gaulle-Lille.webp\" alt=\"TDF-2025-Starting-Location-Place-du-G\u00e9n\u00e9ral-de-Gaulle-Lille\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1928\" title=\"Stage 1 Start: Place du G\u00e9n\u00e9ral de Gaulle, Lille\"\/><figcaption>Stage 1 Start: Place du G\u00e9n\u00e9ral de Gaulle, Lille<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_1b7370-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_1b7370-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_1b7370-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_bb66eb-9c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_bb66eb-9c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TDF-2025-Finish-Location-Boulevard-de-la-Liberte-Lille.webp\" alt=\"TDF-2025-Finish-Location-Boulevard-de-la-Libert\u00e9-Lille\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1929\" title=\"Stage 1 Finish: Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9, Lille\"\/><figcaption>Stage 1 Finish: Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9, Lille<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a35da5-f4\">Why it\u2019s special:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>1st of the <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/\">2025 Tour de France stages<\/a><\/strong> launches right in the heart of one of France\u2019s most vibrant northern cities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Expect a buzzing <strong>fan village<\/strong>, rider sign-on, and ceremonial start from Lille\u2019s central square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_bd8eb6-83\">Best viewing spot:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grand\u2019Place<\/strong> for rider presentations and neutral rollout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9<\/strong> for the high-speed sprint finale, ideally from one of the spectator zones on the final straight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_01f8d0-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_01f8d0-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id485_01f8d0-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id485_01f8d0-fa > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_01f8d0-fa > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_01f8d0-fa > 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.kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_e6f226-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_e6f226-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_e6f226-03 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_8bb1bd-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_8bb1bd-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_8bb1bd-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_8bb1bd-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_8bb1bd-18 > 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0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_f23adf-dc\">Grab a <strong>carbonnade flamande<\/strong> (Flemish beef stew) and fresh waffle from one of the city\u2019s market stalls while you wait.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_c213fb-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_c213fb-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_c213fb-53\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_8b8384-51 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_f9d8af-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_f9d8af-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_b0c65b-c7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_b0c65b-c7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carbonnade-flamande.webp\" alt=\"carbonnade flamande\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1930\" title=\"Carbonnade Flamande\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carbonnade-flamande.webp 426w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/carbonnade-flamande-300x241.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_61f085-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_61f085-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_61f085-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_28756e-c0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_28756e-c0\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/waffle.webp\" alt=\"Waffle\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1931\" title=\"French Waffle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/waffle.webp 500w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/waffle-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_441208-39 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_441208-39 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_441208-39\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_91cd4c-9b\">C\u00f4te de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_950ccb-92\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_950ccb-92\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_950ccb-92\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_950ccb-92 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_950ccb-92\">Why it\u2019s special:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First KOM point of the entire race.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Small climb, but the fight for the first <strong>maillot \u00e0 pois<\/strong> ensures a lively breakaway duel here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7d10c4-aa\">Best viewing spot:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The roadside at the summit \u2014 limited parking but great atmosphere with fans waving polka-dot flags.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_53e825-9d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_0caa5d-98:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_0caa5d-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_0caa5d-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_5fb06d-bb\">Visit the <strong>Notre-Dame-de-Lorette memorial<\/strong> nearby \u2014 a key WWI site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43e566-6e\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43e566-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43e566-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_43e566-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_43e566-6e\">La Motte-au-Bois<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_a11bca-b2\">Why it\u2019s special:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only <strong>intermediate sprint of Stage 1<\/strong>, offering <strong>green jersey points<\/strong> and a likely point where breakaways are reeled back in.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d90f19-a7\">Best viewing spot:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Village square<\/strong> \u2014 music, food stalls, and Tour caravan giveaways make this one of the best family-friendly spots.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_0cc756-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_0cc756-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id485_0cc756-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id485_0cc756-b8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_0cc756-b8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column485_12ff1a-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_12ff1a-35\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_5c598f-93 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_b540cc-b3:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_b540cc-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_b540cc-b3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1141-bc\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1141-bc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1141-bc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1141-bc\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1141-bc\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_df1141-bc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_df1141-bc\">Sample a <strong>Ch\u2019ti Blonde<\/strong> beer from a local caf\u00e9 terrace while watching the peloton flash past.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_aba7d3-ff\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_f2851b-5a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_f2851b-5a\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chti-Blonde-300x225.webp\" alt=\"Ch\u2019ti Blonde\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1932\" title=\"Ch\u2019ti Blonde\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chti-Blonde-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chti-Blonde-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Chti-Blonde.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_0e914f-f4 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_0e914f-f4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_0e914f-f4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0a919d-cd\">Mont Cassel<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3be78e-da\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3be78e-da\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3be78e-da\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_3be78e-da wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3be78e-da\">Why it\u2019s special:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The second KOM point and one of the region\u2019s iconic short, cobbled climbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Expect an aggressive pace from breakaway riders here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_7f24ab-68\">Best viewing spot:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cobbled climb section<\/strong> leading to the summit \u2014 brilliant photo opportunities and a lively crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_26b87b-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_26b87b-de > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id485_26b87b-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id485_26b87b-de > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_26b87b-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_26b87b-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_9bdc86-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_9bdc86-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_7cefb4-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e13123-78\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e13123-78\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e13123-78\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e13123-78\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e13123-78\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_e13123-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_e13123-78\">Check out the <strong>Mont Cassel panoramic viewpoint<\/strong> for a full vista of Flanders plains.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_3d34ac-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_d1c3a1-b3 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_d1c3a1-b3\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mont-Cassel-300x197.webp\" alt=\"Mont-Cassel\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1934\" title=\"Mont-Cassel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mont-Cassel-300x197.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Mont-Cassel.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_f86502-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_f86502-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_f86502-96\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12afe4-31\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12afe4-31\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12afe4-31\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_12afe4-31 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_12afe4-31\">Mont Noir<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_765ba5-47\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_765ba5-47\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_765ba5-47\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_765ba5-47 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_765ba5-47\">Why it\u2019s special:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Final categorized climb of the day before the run-in to Lille.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Dense forest roads offer a different vibe \u2014 dramatic scenery for race photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0f0332-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0f0332-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0f0332-ba\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0f0332-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_0f0332-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_0f0332-ba\"] 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_9e1720-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_3c8d18-32\">Pair your roadside wait with <strong>local goat\u2019s cheese from nearby farms<\/strong> sold by pop-up vendors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_f7d487-51{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_f7d487-51 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_f7d487-51\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image485_1b311a-b7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image485_1b311a-b7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/goat-cheese-chevre.webp\" alt=\"goat-cheese-chevre\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1933\" title=\"Goat Cheese Chevre\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_229cc2-3b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_229cc2-3b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_229cc2-3b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_691ca0-af\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_691ca0-af\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_691ca0-af\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_691ca0-af wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_691ca0-af\">Local Flavor Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong> Carbonnade flamande, gaufres (waffles), local cheese platters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Drinks:<\/strong> Ch\u2019ti Blonde, regional wines, artisanal lemonade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Souvenirs:<\/strong> Tour polka-dot caps, local brewery merch, Tour caravan freebies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_a4112f-ba{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_a4112f-ba > 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kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_514b44-14{position:relative;}.kadence-column485_514b44-14, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column485_514b44-14:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_514b44-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_514b44-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07\"]{border-left:3px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_c69fbd-07\">If wind forecasts rise, <strong>open farmlands between La Motte-au-Bois and Mont Noir<\/strong> could see echelons form \u2014 a rare live race tactic treat for roadside fans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_c2a706-2e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_c2a706-2e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_c2a706-2e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_2bdb60-88\">How to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 1 Live<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re not roadside in Lille or along the <strong>Stage 1 route on July 5th<\/strong>, don\u2019t worry \u2014 you can catch every moment of the <strong>Tour de France 2025 opener<\/strong> from wherever you are. Here\u2019s your <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tdf-guide\/watch-stage-1-live\/\">complete guide to watching <strong>Stage 1 of the 2025 Grand Boucle live<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4ab885-0d\">Official TV Broadcast Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_363709-9c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_363709-9c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_363709-9c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_363709-9c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_363709-9c\">France &amp; Europe:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>France T\u00e9l\u00e9visions:<\/strong> Full live coverage, pre-stage build-up, and post-stage analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Eurosport 1 &amp; 2:<\/strong> Flag-to-flag coverage, including highlights and expert commentary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GCN+ (Global Cycling Network):<\/strong> Live streaming and on-demand replays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71d953-ef\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71d953-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71d953-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_71d953-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_71d953-ef\">International:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NBC Sports \/ Peacock (USA)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>SBS (Australia)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SuperSport (South Africa)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Eurosport Asia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cannot find your region, <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tdf-guide\/worldwide-tv-broadcasters\/\">check the complete broadcaster list worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_d7f7f0-91\">Stage 1 Broadcast Times \u2014 Saturday, July 5th<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:650px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id485_45e0ac-f8 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column485_e9372d-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column485_e9372d-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Event<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Time (CET)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rider Sign-On Coverage<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11:15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Live Stage 1 Start<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">12:15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intermediate Sprint (km 87.5)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~14:35<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Mont Cassel KOM (km 106)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">~15:00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Live Finale in Lille<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">16:50-17:15<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id485_b3c25c-0a > 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:0px;text-align:center;font-style:normal;border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_abdd72-d5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 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\n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id485_0da84c-07 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom:5px solid #ffff00;border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}.kt-accordion-id485_0da84c-07 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id485_0da84c-07 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-left:5px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id485_0da84c-07 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane485_9622e1-10\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Has Lille hosted the Tour de France before?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_02c35f-c5\">Absolutely.<br>Lille has appeared in the Tour multiple times, often as a stage start or finish.<br>It last hosted a <strong>Grand D\u00e9part<\/strong> in <strong>1960<\/strong>.<br>It\u2019s also a city with deep cycling roots and a passionate local crowd.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane485_102b3d-35\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is Stage 1 a sprinter-friendly stage?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b63768-71\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b63768-71\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b63768-71\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_b63768-71 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_b63768-71\">Yes \u2014 <strong>this 1st stage is tailored for sprinters<\/strong>. Expect a bunch sprint finish with big names like <strong>Jasper Philipsen, Arnaud De Lie, and Sam Welsford<\/strong> battling for the first yellow jersey.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane485_81f2ff-e6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Where are the climbs on the Stage 1 route?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_4d3792-ab\">There are three short climbs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C\u00f4te de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette (km 41.2)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mont Cassel (km 106)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mont Noir (km 139.7)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each awards <strong>1 KOM point<\/strong> to the first rider over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane485_ae144f-55\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Are there any time bonuses on Stage 1?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_8b2312-07\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_8b2312-07\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_8b2312-07\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_8b2312-07 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_8b2312-07\">Yes \u2014 <strong>10, 6, and 4 seconds<\/strong> will be awarded to the first three finishers at the stage finish in Lille. These could decide who wears the <strong>first yellow jersey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane485_08a6dd-fd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What\u2019s the start and finish location for Stage 1?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both the <strong>start and finish are in Lille M\u00e9tropole city center<\/strong>. Riders will set off from <strong>Place du G\u00e9n\u00e9ral de Gaulle<\/strong> and finish on <strong>Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane485_8df440-ff\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who are the Stage 1 favorites for the win?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top sprinters tipped for victory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea <strong>Jasper Philipsen<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa <strong>Sam Welsford<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 <strong>Arnaud D\u00e9mare<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for <strong>early breakaway specialists<\/strong> like Anthony Perez hunting KOM points too<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane485_9983ed-36\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What is the weather of Lille today Stage 1?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Mild summer weather (20-24\u00b0C). Low wind (5-10 km\/h) reducing crosswind risks<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_cd809a-fc .kt-block-spacer{height:58px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-485_cd809a-fc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-485_cd809a-fc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading485_cb0a79-0a\">The <strong>opening stage of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> promises a classic northern French showdown \u2014 <strong>185km of flat terrain, cobbled climbs, and open farmlands<\/strong> that leave no room for error. With <strong>three modest category 4 climbs<\/strong> scattered along the route and an <strong>intermediate sprint at La Motte-au-Bois<\/strong>, there\u2019s enough action to shape the early <strong>classification standings<\/strong> while setting up a dramatic final sprint in Lille.<br><br>For the first time since 2020, a <strong>sprinter has a genuine shot at pulling on the maillot jaune on day one<\/strong>. All eyes will be on the likes of <strong>Jasper Philipsen<\/strong>, <strong>Arnaud De Lie<\/strong>, and <strong>Sam Welsford<\/strong> as the pack barrels into Lille\u2019s technical, fast finale. But danger lurks in the <strong>crosswind-prone sectors<\/strong> and tight urban corners, where <strong>GC leaders must stay sharp<\/strong> to avoid early time losses.<br><br>This <strong>1st stage isn\u2019t just about the first yellow jersey<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s about setting the tone for three weeks of racing across <strong>France\u2019s toughest mountains and fastest flats<\/strong>. Expect a furious sprint finish, a hotly contested KOM battle for the first polka-dots, and maybe a surprise or two in the northern countryside.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tdf-guide\/stage-1-strategy-and-prediction\/\">Tour de France 2025 Stage1 prediction<\/a>: \ud83c\udfaf <strong>Jasper Philipsen<\/strong> edges out Welsford in a drag race on Boulevard de la Libert\u00e9. But watch out for an early breakaway and a crosswind split between km 90-140.<br><br><strong>Ready or not, the Tour is back \u2014 and Stage 1 is primed to deliver.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour de France 2025 Stage 1: Sprint Showdown, Route Map &amp; Key Climbs in Lille The 2025 Tour de France is ready to roll, and all eyes are on the grand d\u00e9part Stage 1, set for Saturday, July 5th in Lille M\u00e9tropole. 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