Inside the head of the Tour's conductor

Every year, the route of the Tour de France is awaited like a vintage year: where will it go? Which passes? Which final? And above all... where will victory be decided? In this short video, Thierry Gouvenou, technical director of the Tour, reveals what goes on behind the scenes of this meticulous composition.

His goal? To keep the suspense going right to the end. Compose a story in 21 chapters, dose the relief, spare the twists and surprises for riders and spectators alike. A balancing act between geography, strategy and spectacle.
If you've ever wondered how a Tour de France route comes into being, take a look at this enlightening and tasty video.

See it here

PS: he didn't go far wrong for the first two stages! :)