Le Tour de France does it, and its younger sibling the Giro D’Italia is following suit in starting in a different country.
For le Tour, the 99th edition (so close to 100!) it will begin the in the cycling rich town of Liege in Belgium, while the Giro will begin its often perilous journey from Denmark.
You might recall Denmark as being the host of this year’s UCI road world cycling championships.
For the land of Europe, it does not need too much more effort to promote cycling as the sport of gods.
But alas it brings in a new revenue but for the fans across the world who throughout May and July ( the Giro and Le Tour respectively) adapt to two time zones while live-streaming or watching on admirably, it allows us to see more.
But also allows someone to get a little creative.
Like Italian food? Why not make it and make a night of the cycling?
And what about Tasting le Tour, it does not just have to apply to the wonderfully delightful Gabriel Gate.
Cycling is a sport to be celebrated, and that’s another reason to why these grand Tours start in all areas of Europe, it is a race to be enjoyed and celebrated.
So let’s hop on the bandwagon (and not the broom wagon!) to celebrate all parts of a race, in an out of the main country.
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