How to Watch Stage 16 of the Tour de France on a Free Channel
In this guide, we'll explain how to watch Stage 16 (featuring the iconic Mont Ventoux climb) online and for free, from anywhere. This method is safe, legal, and lets you enjoy all the remaining stages without spending a cent. Read on.
Let's cut to the chase. Have you heard of ITV? It's also called ITVX. ITVX is a video-on-demand streaming service owned by the ITV channel in the UK. It lets you access all ITV channels and watch them live from your home.
ITV is a free channel that streams Stage 16 of the Tour de France.
The only requirement is a free account, which you can make within seconds. After that, you can watch the race or enjoy other diverse content in Full HD and English. There's a problem: ITV works only in the UK.
So, what if you're abroad and want to watch Stage 16 of the Tour de France for free? You'll have to pose as a Brit. You can facilitate this by obtaining a UK IP address.
Watch Tour de France With NordVPN
If you're still unsure what we're pointing at, let us explain.
People online have discovered that VPNs are excellent at unblocking region-locked content. NordVPN is often the most popular option. It's the largest, most robust VPN with many servers in the United Kingdom.
NordVPN works by connecting you to a remote server. In turn, your original IP is concealed and swapped for an IP of that server. If the server is in the UK, the user gets a UK IP address. NordVPN works on all devices.
Additionally, it offers unlimited traffic and some of the fastest speeds. Users also praise it for ten simultaneous connections and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. The latter is especially important.
This allows you to watch Stage 16 of the Tour de France on a free channel and immediately get a refund. Alternatively, you can watch the whole Tour de France race and get a refund after the closure.
So, to digress. Get NordVPN, connect to the UK server, and use ITV (ITVX) as if you're actually in Great Britain. This guide explains how to access ITV abroad in detail, so check it out for more information.
Before we wrap up, here's another free channel: SBS.
To be precise, SBS on Demand is the platform you're looking for. It's an Australian video-on-demand service with full access to the free live stream of Tour de France. Needless to say, Stage 16 will be aired, as well!
Like ITV, SBS is region-restricted to its native country: Australia.
If you're there, you'll just have to go to SBS, make a free account, and enjoy. Users abroad can use NordVPN to get an Australian IP and use it regularly. SBS is completely free and requires no subscription.
However, it's another impeccable option to enjoy Stage 16 to 21 without cost. So, ITV and SBS are there for you. Pick one and tune in to the rocky climb of Mount Ventoux. It'll be an epic battle!
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