One of the most anticipated days for cycling enthusiasts has arrived. Today, Saturday 29 June, the 111th edition of the Tour de France starts from Florence.
The first stage in Italy with a difference in altitude of 4 thousand meters includes the climb of the Passo dei Tre Faggi 12.5 km at 5.1%), the climb of the Passo delle Forche (2.5 km at 6.2%, third category), the Passo del Carnaio (10.5 km at 4.6%), Barbotto (5.8 km at 7.6%), San Leo (4.6 km at 7.7%), San Marino (7.1 km at 4.8%), with the top of the hill 26 km from the finish line.
Tadej Pogacar, after the show he gave fans by winning the 2024 Giro d’Italia, has already announced that he will also go on the attack in the Florence-Rimini stage to try to immediately conquer the yellow jersey.
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Among his rivals there will be Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock, just to name two top-level names. Italy is rooting for Alberto Bettiol, the new Italian champion, ready to give his all.
Tour de France 2024, first stage today: where to watch it on TV
The first stage of the Tour de France 2024 Florence-Rimini of 206 km will start at 12:40. The arrival is expected around 17:30. Live on free-to-air Raisport and from 14:00 on Rai 2 and streaming on Raiplay from 12:40. For subscribers live on Eurosport 1 from 11:45, streaming on Discovery Plus, eurosport.it, Sky Go and NOW from 11:45.
