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482km along the Atlantic coast – Riding the longest Tour de France stage in history

A century ago, the Tour de France set riders the longest stage in Grand Tour history: 482km along the Atlantic coast. We retraced the route in a single day.

By Jamie Wilkins

Photography by Alice Alphrey

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17 AUGUST 2022 | UPDATED 11.41 PM BST

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Rouleur Issue 144 — The Tour Issue
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The Tour Issue

Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.