Where to watch

2027 stages

“Locations have not yet been announced. The organizers confirm that the following are under consideration.”

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates: working name Fedora.
• Elora, Canada: working name Stone.
• Portland, Oregon: working name The Irishman 2.
• Tempe, Arizona: may return as The Prickly Pear.

“Dates will be set in January 2027.” See 2011 in ’27! and the full schedule, or get notified when they are.

The finish

“Each stage will end at a selected local brewery where ‘competitors’ will be subjected to a complex series of negotiations to determine the winner. Arguing and shouting is encouraged.” This is the best seat in the house.

Spectator duties

“Spectators are encouraged to shove and push towards the road and reach out and grab at the speeding cyclists while screaming in French. Spectators are also expected to fling foam hats and giant ‘number one’ foam hands directly into the path of the riders.”

“Along the route, bears will be released from time to time. (Other local fanged mammals may be substituted at the organizer’s discretion.)” Spectators are not disqualified, but they are not bear-proof either.

Can’t be there?

Stages are covered live on X: @TourdeFroth.