Tour de France organisers have made a big change to the course. But some aren't happy
The Tour de France is adding the Montmartre climb to the final stage, deviating from the traditional Champs-Élysées sprint finish.
This change, inspired by the 2024 Olympics, aims to create a more exciting finale but has sparked debate among cyclists.
Some riders, including Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, express concerns about safety and the impact on sprinters.
Others worry about the potential for chaos and jeopardizing the overall race outcome.
Full route details will be revealed soon, with organizers addressing security concerns for the narrow, cobbled streets of Montmartre.
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