The 111th edition of the Tour de France began on June 29 in Florence, Italy, and will end on July 21 in Nice, marking the first time the race concludes outside Paris. The race features 21 stages covering 3,498 kilometers, including seven mountain stages, two individual time trials, and two rest days. Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are the main contenders, with Pogacar winning Stage 14 and securing the yellow jersey, while Vingegaard closely follows. Jasper Philipsen won his second stage in a sprint finish during Stage 14, as notable riders like Thomas Pidcock withdrew due to COVID-19. Mark Cavendish struggled in the opening stage, and Biniam Girmay made history as the first black African to win a stage. The race's route includes significant climbs like the Col Du Tourmalet and traverses both the Pyrenees and the Alps.