"Tour de France 2023: A New Generation Takes Over with Adam Yates as Co-Leader"
The 110th edition of the Tour de France, the most challenging and well-known bicycle race, will start on July 1 in Bilbao, Spain, and end in Paris on July 23. The race consists of 21 stages over 23 days, including flat, hilly, mountain, and time trial stages. The route changes every year, and this year's race will cover a distance of 2,115 miles. The Tour de France is not only a race but also a cultural phenomenon, with millions of fans lining the roads and millions more watching on TV or streaming services. The overall winner is the rider with the lowest accrued time over the stages, and they wear the iconic yellow jersey. Domestiques play a crucial role in supporting the lead rider and the team. The race is physically demanding and can result in injuries. The winners of the Tour de France receive a significant cash prize, and past legends of the race include Fausto Coppi, Eddy Merckx, and Miguel Indurain.