What is the most prestigious cycling road race in the world?

The Tour de France is the oldest and most prestigious in terms of points accrued to racers of all three, and is the most widely attended annual sporting event in the world. The Tour, the Giro and the Road World Cycling Championship make up the Triple Crown of Cycling.

Why is the Tour de France special?

The Tour de France is significant as a cultural event in France and goes long back before bikes. It can initially be traced back to young apprentice artisans travelling around France to work with skilled masters in their field to learn their craft. This was a process known as the ‘Tour de France.

Who is the best cycle racer in the world?

List of number one ranked riders

No.	Rider	Start date
1	Jason Christie	January 10, 2016
2	Simon Gerrans	January 24, 2016
3	Richie Porte	March 13, 2016
4	Greg Van Avermaet	March 20, 2016

Which cyclist has won the most Grand Tours?

Eddy Merckx
Eddy Merckx, with 11 victories, has won the most Grand Tours. Bernard Hinault is second with 10 and Jacques Anquetil is third with eight….By cyclist.

Cyclist	Bernard Hinault
Winning span	1978–1985
Giro	3
Tour	5
Vuelta	2

What is the most famous bicycle race in France called?

Tour de France
Tour de France, the world’s most prestigious and most difficult bicycle race. Of the three foremost races (the others being the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España), the Tour de France attracts the world’s best riders.

What makes the Tour de France so much more difficult than other bike races?

But it’s the flat and mountainous stages in combination that make the Tour the most difficult bike race in the world. The formations used by the riders in the flat sections are what allow them to sustain enough endurance to climb the mountainous parts.

Which cyclist has won the most Tour de France?

Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain, have won the most Tours with five each. Indurain is the only man to win five consecutive Tours.