2024 Tour de France to Feature Groundbreaking Gravel Stage in Troyes
Key points:
- The 2024 Tour de France will feature a gravel stage in the town of Troyes
- Gravel sectors have previously been used in other races, sparking debate
- Full publication of the 2024 Tour de France route is expected in three weeks' time
The 2024 Tour de France is set to feature a gravel stage in its first week, according to local media reports. The peloton will tackle unsurfaced ‘white roads’ in the town of Troyes. This will mark the second time that the gravel roads in Troyes will be included in the Tour, with the first being in the Tour de France Femmes in 2022. The inclusion of gravel sections in Grand Tour stages always sparks intense debate, making it a point of lively discussion leading up to the race. The full route for the 2024 Tour de France will be revealed in three weeks’ time.
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