The 2022 Tour de France begins on Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 24 across the networks of NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. This year’s cycling event features nine new sites and stages indicated with an asterisk in the schedule below.
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Additionally, there will be two individual time trials in this year’s Tour marking the first time since 2017 that the event begins with an individual time trial and the third straight year with one on the penultimate Tour stage. See below to find out more information including how to watch, stages, the complete schedule, and more.
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2022 Tour de France Key Information
When is the 2022 Tour de France? What time does coverage start?
The 2022 Tour de France will take place from July 1-July 24. Coverage of stage 1 begins at 9:30 a.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network.
How can I watch the 2022 Tour de France?
Stream all 21 stages of the 2022 Tour de France from start to finish, or watch on-demand on NBC, USA, and Peacock. All NBC and USA coverage also streams on NBCSports.com/live and the NBC Sports app. Click here for the full broadcast schedule.
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How long is the Tour de France 2022?
The 2022 Tour de France is 24 days long. There will be one stage contested per day and three rest days. The first rest day is on July 4 (between stages 3 & 4), the second will be on July 11 (between stages 9 & 10), and the final rest day will be on July 18 (between stages 15 & 16).
How many riders are in the Tour?
There will be a total of 176 riders. There will be 22 teams with 8 riders per team.
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How many stages is the Tour de France?
There are 21 stages: 6 flat, 7 hilly, 6 mountain stages, and 2 individual time trials.
What is the 2022 Tour de France schedule and route?
| Stage | Terrain | Date | Start and Finish |
| 1 | INDIVIDUAL TIME-TRIAL | Friday, July 1 | *COPENHAGUE > COPENHAGUE |
| 2 | FLAT | Saturday, July 2 | *ROSKILDE > *NYBORG |
| 3 | FLAT | Sunday, July 3 | *VEJLE > *SØNDERBORG |
| TRANSFER | Monday, July 4 | ||
| 4 | HILLY | Tuesday, July 5 | DUNKERQUE > CALAIS |
| 5 | HILLY | Wednesday, July 6 | LILLE MÉTROPOLE > ARENBERG PORTE DU HAINAUT |
| 6 | HILLY | Thursday, July 7 | BINCHE > LONGWY |
| 7 | MOUNTAIN | Friday, July 8 | TOMBLAINE > LA SUPER PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES |
| 8 | HILLY | Saturday, July 9 | DOLE > LAUSANNE |
| 9 | MOUNTAIN | Sunday, July 10 | *AIGLE > CHÂTEL LES PORTES DU SOLEIL |
| - | REST DAY | Monday, July 11 | MORZINE LES PORTES DU SOLEIL |
| 10 | HILLY | Tuesday, July 12 | MORZINE LES PORTES DU SOLEIL > MEGÈVE |
| 11 | MOUNTAIN | Wednesday, July 13 | ALBERTVILLE > COL DU GRANON SERRE CHEVALIER |
| 12 | MOUNTAIN | Thursday, July 14 | BRIANÇON > ALPE D’HUEZ |
| 13 | FLAT | Friday, July 15 | LE BOURG D’OISANS > SAINT-ÉTIENNE |
| 14 | HILLY | Saturday, July 16 | SAINT-ÉTIENNE > MENDE |
| 15 | FLAT | Sunday, July 17 | RODEZ > CARCASSONNE |
| - | REST DAY | Monday, July 18 | CARCASSONNE |
| 16 | HILLY | Tuesday, July 19 | CARCASSONNE > FOIX |
| 17 | MOUNTAIN | Wednesday, July 20 | SAINT-GAUDENS > PEYRAGUDES |
| 18 | MOUNTAIN | Thursday, July 21 | LOURDES > HAUTACAM |
| 19 | FLAT | Friday, July 22 | *CASTELNAU-MAGNOAC > CAHORS |
| 20 | INDIVIDUAL TIME-TRIAL | Saturday, July 23 | *LACAPELLE-MARIVAL > *ROCAMADOUR |
| 21 | FLAT | Sunday, July 24 | PARIS LA DÉFENSE ARENA > PARIS CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES |
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How many miles is the 2022 Tour de France?
A total of 3,346.5 km (approximately 2,079.4 miles) is the distance expected to be covered in this year’s Tour.
Previous Tour de France Winners
2021 - Tadej Pogacar
2020 - Tadej Pogacar
2019 - Egan Bernal
2018 - Geraint Thomas
2017 - Chris Froome
2016 - Chris Froome
2015 - Chris Froome
2014 - Vincenzo Nibali
2013 - Chris Froome
2012 - Bradley Wiggins
2011 - Cadel Evans
2010 - Andy Schleck
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