Large cities are often chosen to host major sporting events such as the Tour de France for their know-how but also for their infrastructure. Small towns, on the other hand, do not always have the means to host these international races, but the Tour de l’avenir is more within their reach.. “I think that the goal of the elected officials of Indre is to please their fellow citizens. The Tour de France never happens in a very small town, while with the Tour de l’avenir, we are going to make people happy. We have been fabulously well received. It’s a party for them and it’s a party for us.” declares Bernard Hinault, five-time winner of the Tour de France.
“It’s a fantastic race without headphones for these 23-year-olds” – Bernard Hinault, five-time winner of the big loop.
156 riders will take the start of this tour of the future i.e. 22 national teams and 4 regional teams. This event is reserved for runners aged 19 to 23, the elite of tomorrow. “It’s a fantastic ride without a headset. It’s alive, it moves all the time. Most of these young people but if some have professional contracts want to show themselves. There is a fight every day during this little tour of France.“rejoices Bernard Hinault.
Twenty municipalities will be crossed this Monday, August 21 on the occasion of this fourth 100% Indian stage. This fourth stage, 143 km long, will start from Saint-Sévère-sur-Indre to reach Chaillac on Monday 22 August.