Tour de France’s controversial change divides opinion in cycling world
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Tour de France organisers have made a big change to the course. But some aren’t happy
- The Tour de France is adding the Montmartre climb to the final stage, deviating from the traditional Champs-Élysées sprint finish.
- This change, inspired by the 2024 Olympics, aims to create a more exciting finale but has sparked debate among cyclists.
- Some riders, including Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, express concerns about safety and the impact on sprinters.
- Others worry about the potential for chaos and jeopardising the overall race outcome.
- Full route details will be revealed soon, with organizers addressing security concerns for the narrow, cobbled streets of Montmartre.