Tour de France Femmes

Next year, England will host the world's best professional cyclists. The women's Tour de France will have its first team time trial at The Mall.

The Tour de France Femmes is the biggest women's cycling event and will be the largest women's sports event in England. It's estimated that 10 million people will watch the races.

Importance of the Event

This is the first time the women's Tour de France will take place in England, and it's also the first time both men's and women's races will start in the same country.

The event starts on July 30th and ends on August 1st in London. The first stage will be from Leeds to Manchester, and cyclists will ride 154km with a 3000m climb.

What the Cyclists Say

British cyclist Cat Ferguson is excited about the event being held in England. Ferguson said, 'This feels like a full circle for me.'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said the event will be an inspiration for future women cyclists.

Secrets of the Tour de France

The Tour de France is a big competition made up of many smaller races. Cyclists compete to win a stage or earn the right to wear a famous jersey.

The green jersey is for points. Cyclists earn points throughout the competition, and the cyclist who finishes first each day also earns points. This jersey is usually won by sprinters and is very important.

The red and white polka dot jersey is for the best climber. The white jersey is for the best young cyclist.

The yellow jersey is the biggest prize. Cyclists compete fiercely just to wear the yellow jersey for one day.

The End of the Event

The event ends on August 1st in London. Cyclists will ride an 18km route at The Mall for the team time trial.

People will fill the streets to watch the races. The event will help grow the sport of cycling in England.

Conclusion

The Tour de France Femmes is the biggest women's cycling event and will be the largest women's sports event in England. The event will be a huge excitement for cycling fans and an inspiration for future women cyclists.