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Le Monde, one of France's leading newspapers, produces excellent videos on current and historical events, science, the environment, and more.

Tour de France: Comment le parcours est tracé pour créer du suspense
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Le Monde - Tour de France: Comment le parcours est tracé pour créer du suspense - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

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It's up to route designer Thierry Gouvenou to keep each of the twenty-four stages of the Tour de France exciting. He has a few tricks up his sleeve to force an early breakaway from the peloton to keep the audiences engaged.

Le Monde - Tour de France: Comment le parcours est tracé pour créer du suspense - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

France

Thierry Gouvenou explains in greater detail the challenges of a flat stage, as the outcome is often too predictable. It's up to him to design a course that will force riders out of their comfort zone. One solution? A mountain stage and rough terrain.

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