14 Fun Facts About the Tour de France That You Can Use to Impress Your Friends

Let’s be honest: Pro cycling is difficult to watch and enjoy without some basic knowledge. But once you’ve figured out the essential logistics (What’s up with the jersey colors? What’s a breakaway? Which channel is this race even on?), a few more nuanced questions still linger. As you get ready to watch the delayed 2020 Tour de France, here are fun facts and answers to 14 questions you’ve likely wondered about the race, which will make you enjoy watching it even more.