The 10 most prestigious bicycle racing tournaments in the world today

Racing events around the world evoke a range of emotions in viewers due to their speed, beauty, and risk. On every ride the riders take, these races, whether they are on motorbikes or bicycles, invariably draw a sizable crowd of onlookers.

1. Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale

The Women's Tour de France, or Grande Boucle Féminine Internationale, is a race that translates to "great loop" and involves races all around France. Compared to men, female riders will race on shorter routes. Nevertheless, the Tour de France frequently receives more attention than this competition.
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2. Tour Down Under

Location: Australia's Adelaide

Beginning in 1999, the Tour Down Under is a cycling competition that is held in the Adelaide, Southern Australia, area. This is a component of the UCI World Tour system and is drawing more and more well-known riders from around the world. With four titles to his name, Simon Gerrans is presently the most successful racer. The most prestigious cycling competition outside of Europe is the Tour Down Under.
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3. Yak Attack

Location: Nepal

The difficulty presented by the Yak Attack bicycle race draws a number of well-known riders each year. Over the course of nine days, this non-profit competition covers 400 miles across mountainous and snowy terrain in Nepal. Professional riders strive to overcome Thorong La Canyon, which is 5,426 meters high.
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4. Gent-Wevelgem

Location: Belgium

Since its inaugural holding in 1934, the Gent-Wevelgem bicycle race in Belgium has grown in popularity among cyclists and spectators. Extremely difficult; competitors must navigate numerous hills and hillside stretches and deal with rainy conditions. Both men and women can compete in the competition; a women's division will begin in 2012.


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5. Amstel Gold Race

Location: Netherlands

The Amstel Gold Race is a yearly cycling competition that takes place in Limburg, Netherlands. This competition was first held in 1989 and is a component of the UCI racing system. This is one of the most significant and well-liked races in the Netherlands, although not being as large as the Tour de France. For the first time, ladies competitors were accepted into the race in 2017.
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6. Tirreno – Adriatico

Location: Italy

Every March, the Tirreno-Adriatico cycling event, which is part of the UCI system, takes place along the Tyrrhenian and Adriatico coasts of Italy. This event has drawn more and more well-known runners since 1966. With six victories, Belgian racer Roger De Vlaeminck now holds the record for most titles.
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7. Milan – San Remo

Location: Italy

The annual UCI Road World Tour series begins with the Milan – San Remo bicycle race. The race, which had a total distance of roughly 298 km, took place between the cities of Milan and Sanremo in Northwestern Italy. With seven victories, Eddy Merckx is presently the record holder.
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8. Tour de France

Location: France

The Around France bicycle race is another name for the Tour de France. This was the first multi-stage race in cycling history, and it took place in 1903. The Tour de France, the world's most prestigious event, is held annually over a difficult course where competitors must conquer all of France and its neighboring nations. From 1999 to 2005, American athlete Lance Armstrong became the first guy to win seven straight titles.
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9. Giro d’Italia

Location: Italy

Only the Tour de France is more renowned than the Giro d'Italia, a cycling event that circles Italy. This competition, which follows a course through Italy and adjacent countries, has been organized annually in May for three weeks since 1909. The event consists of alpine routes that determine the winner, flat courses for fast riders, and "medium difficulty" stages for cyclists trying to advance. Two Italian riders, Fausto Coppi and Alfredo Binda, currently hold the record for the most victories in the Giro d'Italia, each with five victories.
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10. Vuelta a España

Location: Spain

Only the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia are more significant cycling events of the year than the Vuelta a España. Every year, Spain hosts this competition, which occasionally spreads to France, Portugal, the Netherlands, or Belgium. Spanish rider Roberto Heras has four overall triumphs, making him the racer with the most wins at the tournament, which was first held in 1935.
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