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#43 - Speedy history of the Tour de France
Manage episode 420477329 series 3397942
In this petite podcast episode, we’re going to do a potted history of the Tour de France – the world’s most famous bike race and share some of the most fun and incredible facts. It has been called the greatest free show on earth and is watched by 3.5 billion people worldwide during its three weeks on television.
Le Tour has spawned a thousand myths and legends and inspires passionate devotion and enthusiasm. As powerful a French icon as the Eiffel Tower and fresh morning croissants, this race now belongs as much to the rest of us as it does to its Gallic promoters.
Discover the origins, legends and fascinating facts about the one of the most popular sporting events in the world.
Follow us:
- On Twitter
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- On The Good Life France's website
- On Paris Chanson's
Thanks for listening!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Speedy history of the Tour de France (00:01:22)
3. Where to find us (00:10:18)
54 episodes
Manage episode 420477329 series 3397942
In this petite podcast episode, we’re going to do a potted history of the Tour de France – the world’s most famous bike race and share some of the most fun and incredible facts. It has been called the greatest free show on earth and is watched by 3.5 billion people worldwide during its three weeks on television.
Le Tour has spawned a thousand myths and legends and inspires passionate devotion and enthusiasm. As powerful a French icon as the Eiffel Tower and fresh morning croissants, this race now belongs as much to the rest of us as it does to its Gallic promoters.
Discover the origins, legends and fascinating facts about the one of the most popular sporting events in the world.
Follow us:
- On Twitter
- On Instagram
- On Facebook
- On The Good Life France's website
- On Paris Chanson's
Thanks for listening!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Speedy history of the Tour de France (00:01:22)
3. Where to find us (00:10:18)
54 episodes
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