Taking place primarily in France every summer – usually starting in early July – it has featured famous names such as Sir Bradley Wiggins, Eddy Merckx and more.
It is one of the Grand Tours
While the majority of the race takes place in France, on occasions the prologue and other stages have taken place abroad.
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In 1994, Portsmouth played host to Stage 5 of le Tour – with the racing both starting and finishing in the city.
Here are some throwback photos from the day the Tour de France came to Portsmouth.
Can you remember it?
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5. Tour de France
Nicola Minali, middle-right, spirts to victory ahead of Olaf Ludwig of Germany and Silvio Martinello, in Portsmouth during Stage 5 of the Tour de France in 1994. Picture: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT/ Getty Images Photo: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT/ Getty Images
6. Tour de France 1994
Flavio Vanzella had hold of the coveted yellow jersey after Stage 5 of the 1994 Tour de France which started and finished in Portsmouth. Picture: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT/ Getty Images Photo: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT/ Getty Images
7. Tour de France 1994
Lance Armstong relaxes in his seat on the plane taking the rides from Portsmouth to Cherbourg after Stage 5 of the Tour de France in 1994. Picture: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT/ Getty Images Photo: Pascal Rondeau/ALLSPORT/ Getty Images