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How dangerous is the Tour de France?
A key factor in being successful in the Tour de France is staving off dangers that crop up during the 3,320km race. With 21 stages across a 23-day period, the 2,075-mile course poses a range of challenges and terrains for the 184 riders battling it out for the yellow jersey. Advertisement Just seven of the 21 stages of the Tour are deemed flat, with the rest a mixture of hilly and mountainous stages, as well two time trials. From sprint finishes that can end in crashes to treacherous mountain climbs and collisions with spectators, the 112 editions of the Tour de France have thrown up their fair share of trouble for riders. What makes the Tour de France so dangerous? Spectators often line the roads in close proximity to the riders [Getty Images] Riders can reach speeds of up to 80mph during faster stages of the Tour, which allows very little margin for error in a peloton that often rides closely together. As a result, corners and sprint chases can often lead to incidents. Advertisement The tests posted by steep climbs during the mountain stages and the speed of descents also lead to increased risk of accidents and injury. Other risks included the required endurance across the 21 stages, weather conditions, mechanical faults and incidents caused by spectators viewing in close proximity to the riders. Who are the four people to have died during a Tour? In the 2025 Tour alone, there have been a number of serious crashes and incidents that have forced riders to withdraw. Emilien Jeanniere abandoned during the fifth stage after fracturing a shoulder, while Joao Almeida left the race on stage nine after a crash two days earlier that involved a number of other riders. Advertisement There have been four fatalities in the race's history. The most recent was Italy's Fabio Casartelli, who in 1995 crashed while descending the Col de Portet d'Aspet. The first was in 1910, when teenager Adolphe Heliere died during the race. The cause of his death is unclear but after he slept on the beach following a stage, doctors rescued him out of the sea, though were unable to save his life. In 1935, Francisco Cepeda died after crashing into a ravine while coming down the Col du Galibier. Britain's Tommy Simpson was the third racer to die during a Tour de France. A world champion in 1965, Simpson suffered multiple crashes while riding up Mont Ventoux in hot weather. Advertisement He initially fell unconscious and was later pronounced dead at hospital. An autopsy founded traces of amphetamines in his body, though the official cause of his death was given as a heart attack. The 2025 Tour will go up Mont Ventoux, where a memorial remains for Simpson, on stage 16. A cardboard sign and a €1,200 fine There have also been crashes caused by keen spectators. In 2021, a Frenchwoman was fined 1,200 euros (then £1,028) for causing a crash by waving a cardboard sign in the path of the riders. The woman was holding a sign with the German named for "granny and granddad" but did not see the peloton approach. Advertisement The sign clipped German rider Tony Martin, which caused him to fall and dozens of other riders to crash into him. As a result of the crash, two riders had to pull out the Tour and eight others were treated for injuries. This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. What is Ask Me Anything? Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your questions. We want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you do. The team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and pundits. Advertisement We will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting events. Our coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. More questions answered...
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How to Watch Tour de France 2025 Stage 11: Live Stream Cycling, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2025 Tour de France returns to action with a short Stage 11 on Wednesday after a well-earned rest day. The riders will take on a 156.8-kilometer loop that begins and ends in Toulouse, located in southwestern France. With fresh legs, tight roads, and steep climbs in the finale, Stage 11 is primed for fireworks from the start. Cycling fans cheer as the leading riders pass through the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert during the Tour de France in Mont-Dore, France on July 14, 2025. The 112 edition of the Grand Loop draws... Cycling fans cheer as the leading riders pass through the Col de la Croix Saint-Robert during the Tour de France in Mont-Dore, France on July 14, 2025. The 112 edition of the Grand Loop draws crowds for a central Massif stage. More Photo by ROMAIN COSTASECA/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images How to Watch Tour de France 2025, Stage 11 When: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Time: 6:30 AM ET Where: Toulouse, France Live Stream: Peacock (STREAM LIVE) This stage marks the first of only three road stages under 160 km in this year's race, and it promises to be anything but easy. While the profile isn't mountainous, it does have five categorized climbs, four of which will come in the final 45 kilometers. The spotlight climb of the day is the Côte de Pech David, a brutal 800-meter ascent with a 12.4% average gradient. Positioned near the finish, it could be a launchpad for breakaway hopefuls or a final springboard for puncheurs looking to steal the stage win. Coming right after the race's first rest day, Stage 11 offers a chance for the general classification contenders to stay tucked in the peloton, while the breakaway specialists and classics-style riders take center stage. Live stream Tour de France 2025 Stage 11 on Peacock: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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Jahmyl Telfort drills the trey
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