Discover the Riders in Yellow

Since 1903, cyclists have been tackling France's demanding landscapes in attempt to prove themselves as the fastest man on two wheels.

The Tour's pioneer, Géo Lefèvre was considered mad by some for suggesting that cycling 2,500 km across some of France’s most demanding mountains was a good idea. It’s now the pinnacle of sporting excellence and to cross the line wearing the yellow jersey requires unbelievable mental and physical strength.

But which country has had the most winning riders? Over 100 years of fierce competition, you can see how nations have struggled and triumphed in equal measure to get their riders on the podium.

How does this map work?

Drag the map to move around Europe Zoom in and out by using the buttons in the top left corner of the map, using your scroll wheel, or pinching if you are on a mobile device/tablet Click on a country/flag to view previous winners from that region

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