Tour de France 2025: Key stages, contenders, and viewing tips

The 2025 Tour de France promises an exciting race with top contenders Pogacar and Vingegaard, a deep sprinter field including Van Aert and Van der Poel, and key stages featuring iconic climbs like Mont Ventoux. The race spans 21 stages over 23 days, with a mix of flat, hilly, and mountain stages, including a rare mountain time trial and a finish on Mont Ventoux. Teams have diverse goals, and the race is set to deliver dramatic moments, especially in the Alps and Pyrenees, with a new route that could shake up the general classification and stage wins.