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.

In the U.S., every stage of the Tour de France will stream on Peacock. NBC will also air coverage from Stage 1, 2, 15, 20 and 21. You can find NBC's coverage of the race on several platforms, including DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and more.

BBC Sport looks at the 21 stages of the Tour de France, with pointers to where the race could be won and lost.