At talkSPORT BET, we cover every stage of the Tour de France, the oldest of the three Grand Tours and the most prestigious of all road cycling races. 

Our competitive Tour de France cycling odds are updated regularly throughout the 21-stage event, which is a true test of cycling speed, skill and desire.

Betting on the Tour de France adds another layer of excitement to an already thrilling cycling event. With all the twists and turns of every stage, including the strategic moves of the cyclists and their teams, there’s a wealth of action to analyse and immerse yourself in.

Whether you’re picking the general classification winner, the winner of the next stage or betting on some head-to-head showdowns, it’s an excellent opportunity to put your cycling know-how to the test.

The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and physically gruelling cycling races in the world. It boasts a rich and storied history spanning well over a century.

The race was conceived by the French newspaper L’Auto to boost its readership. It quickly evolved into a legendary sporting event, capturing the imagination of millions of cycling fans worldwide.

The first Tour de France took place on July 1st, 1903. The race consisted of six stages, covering a total distance of 2,428 kilometres, with cyclists riding from Paris to Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux and back to the French capital. The overall winner was Maurice Garin, who sealed his place in cycling history forever.

Since its inception, the Tour de France has undergone numerous alterations and innovations. The race has expanded significantly to feature more stages, varied routes and increasingly challenging terrain. All of this has culminated in one of the toughest tests of skill and endurance for the world’s best road cyclists.

Over the years, the Tour de France has become synonymous with iconic climbs, such as the Col du Tourmalet and the Alpe d’Huez. It has also given rise to iconic champions such as Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx, and Miguel Indurain.

The Tour de France has also weathered its fair share of challenges and controversies through the years. From doping scandals to disputes over race tactics, the Tour has faced scrutiny and criticism throughout its history. However, the race continues to endure, attracting the world’s best cyclists and passionate fans year after year.

Four cyclists have won the Tour de France general classification five times apiece. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil was the first to achieve this feat, followed by Belgian Eddy Merckx and a second Frenchman, Bernard Hinault.

In the early 1990s, the Tour de France was dominated by one man – Spaniard, Miguel Indurain. He went on to win five consecutive Tours from 1991 to 1995.

Of the recent crop of professional cyclists, Slovenian Tadej Pogacar and Dane Jonas Vingegaard have dominated proceedings.

Pogacar, riding for UAE Team Emirates, has won the race four times – in 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. He has already established himself as one of the greatest cyclists of all time, and will almost certainly add to his four wins.

He sits alongside Chris Froome in the all-time standings, with the British legend winning four Tour de France titles in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017.

Vingegaard, riding for Team Jumbo-Visma, has two general classification wins under his belt in the Tour de France, and like Pogacar, will be keen to add to his tally in the coming years.

As many as 34 riders have won at least ten or more stages of the Tour de France. Two riders are out in front of the rest with the most stage wins.

Belgian icon Eddy Merckx held the record with 34 stage wins for several years until Briton Mark Cavendish managed to equal and then surpass this total before his retirement.

As it stands, Cavendish is now the all-time Tour de France stage record holder, with 35 wins to his name. If Slovenian star Pogacar continues his upward career trajectory, he will be confident of breaking Cavendish’s record.

talkSPORT BET is the home of cycling betting in the UK. We offer markets and odds for all major races, including the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia.

You can access our latest cycling odds to check which competitors are most likely to win this year’s Tour de France. We publish our odds based on form, previous performances, and any injury issues, so be sure to do your research before selecting your winner.

Although the precise start and end dates of the Tour de France change annually, the bulk of the race is held in July.

You can bet on the person you think will win the Tour de France outright, which is our most popular cycling market. Alternatively, you can bet on any cyclist to win a specific stage of the race, which lets you break down the Tour de France into manageable chunks.

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