The TOUR live blog for the Tour de France 2025
The Tour de France 2025 was a cycling spectacle in a class of its own. From the start in Lille to the grand finale in Paris, the battle was on for the coveted yellow jersey - which was at stake in the women's race from 26 July to 3 August. The TOUR team was up close and personal and provides exclusive insights behind the scenes of the Tour of France in our live blog. Our experts Julian Schultz, Jens Klötzer, Matthias Borchers and Andreas Kublik were on the move in the paddock, presenting exciting stories from the world of technology as well as from drivers and personalities.
Focus on innovative racing bike technology
One focus of our reporting is on the technical innovations that will be used in the Tour de France 2025. We take a close look at the teams' racing bikes and analyse which innovations could provide the decisive advantage. From aerodynamic optimisations to weight savings - our experts explain in detail how the technology affects the riders' performance. The teams' mechanics also have their say, providing insights into their work.
Exclusive TOUR Tech Briefing
TOUR editor Robert Kühnen also analysed the individual stages in the TOUR Tech Briefing and gave his assessment of the equipment. Which bike is aerodynamically the fastest? Which tyres are suitable for which route? What is the best clothing for the teams?
Newsletter - TOUR Tech-Briefing
TOUR analysiert zur Tour de France das Material der Teams und gibt exklusiv eine Einschätzung zu Rädern und Equipment ab – zu jeder Etappe und den wichtigsten Streckenabschnitten. Erhalten Sie exklusiv den TOUR Newsletter bereits am Vorabend jeder Etappe.
Tactical finesse and team strategies
The Tour de France is not only decided on the road, but also in the team cars. Our live blog sheds light on the tactical considerations of the sporting directors and provides insights into the communication between riders and team management. How do the teams prepare for the decisive stages? What role do weather data and route analyses play? We spoke to experts and former professionals to decipher the complex strategies behind the racing action.
A look behind the scenes of the Tour de France organisation
The Tour de France is a mammoth logistical project. Our team has taken a look behind the scenes of the tour and shown how the "rolling village" of the Tour de France works. From route planning and safety measures to medical care - we shed light on all the aspects that are necessary to bring the world's biggest cycling race to the road.
Interactive elements
Our live blog offers not only information, but also interaction. Regular polls and quiz elements make the coverage even livelier and allow fans to test and expand their knowledge of the Tour de France 2025. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of professional cycling and experience the Tour de France from a completely new perspective. Follow us daily for the latest insights, analyses and stories about the biggest cycling race in the world.
The Tour de France 2025 at a glance
- Start: Lille (5 July 2025)
- Destination: Paris (27 July 2025)
- Stages: 21
- 3339 total kilometres
- 7 flat stages
- 6 hilly stages
- 6 mountain stages
- 2 individual time trials
- 52,500 total altitude metres
- Overall standings and all rankings for the Tour de France 2025
- The route of the Tour de France 2025 at a glance
The Tour de France Femmes 2025 at a glance
- Start: Vannes (26 July 2025)
- Destination: Châtel Les Portes du Soleil (3 August 2025)
- Stages: 9
- 1168.6 Total kilometres
- 2 flat stages
- 3 hilly stages
- 2 low mountain stages
- 2 high mountain stages, including one mountain finish
- 18,125 total altitude metres
- The route of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 at a glance
- Overall standings and all rankings of the Tour de France Femmes 2025
