Live from Lille, it’s the latest “Great Loop.” The Tour de France, cycling’s chicest and most significant race, commences from the country’s northern tip. To paraphrase a contemporary great … we got the grip like a handle, and we’re bikin’. Wheels on the road, folks. The complete route can be found here.

This year’s Tour route features a multitude of difficult stages that could spell doom for any yellow jersey hopefuls

Usually held during the month of July, the Tour de France sees almost 200 cyclists race over 2,000 miles in just 23 days. Find out more about cycling's most famous race here.