Defending champion Tadej Pogacar (Team UAE) is +300 odds to win the 2021 Tour de France, while this year’s runner up, Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma), is the outright favorite at +200 odds. Primoz Roglic (left) and Tadej Pogacar (right) during the final stage of the 2020 Tour de France in Paris. See the 2019 Tour de France odds below, then visit SportsLine to see Menez's detailed 2019 Tour de France picks, all from the expert who has been following the sport for more than three decades.

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Your chance to bet on Tour de France 2021 is just around the corner. With betting for Tour de France offered by many bookmakers, you may be wondering which bookie is best. We’re going to show you where you can bet on the Tour de France in our detailed guide here.

Tour De France Betting

History

The history of this event can help you bet on the Tour de France. It’s certainly worth researching previous races and stages – all can help you pick the right wagers when you want to bet on the Tour de France.

The prestigious Tour de France is enshrouded in history. The first-ever race was held in 1903, founded by newspaper editor Henri Desgrange and sports reporter George Lefevre. Initially created to help promote sales of L’Auto, the first Tour de France featured six stages, starting and ending in Paris and covering Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Nantes.

There was a huge problem in attracting riders to compete in the inaugural race. High costs and issues with the format seemed to put off many potential competitors. To increase the number of participants, the entry fee was halved and prize money increased.

The race began with 60 racers. However, many riders found the course just too gruelling, and by the end of the fourth stage, only 24 competitors remained.

Of these, Maurice Garin became the first-ever Tour de France winner. Garin won three stages and was Race Leader throughout the Tour.

Early Years

The Tour de France has been struck by controversy throughout its history. First-year winner Garin was disqualified from the second Tour de France in 1904, allegedly for cheating. Eventual winner Henri Cornet only received the number one spot after those finishing in the top four positions were disqualified.

The first rider to win consecutive titles was Lucien Petit-Breton, who won both 1907 and 1908 Tours. A year later, the first non-Frenchman won the event, when Luxembourg’s Francois Faber took the crown.

Introduction Of Yellow Jersey

Yellow Jersey is synonymous with the Tour de France. Introduced in 1919, Eugene Christophe was the first rider to wear it.

Five Times Winners

To date, four men have won the Tour de France on five separate occasions. The first man to do this was Jacques Anquetil of France. Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain have since accomplished the same feat. Great Britain’s Chris Froome has won four and could join the five-times Champions in the 2021 Tour de France.

Controversy

As we touched upon earlier, the Tour de France has been subject to much controversy throughout its history. There have been many Tour de France winners who have been stripped of their titles.

The most famous example is seven-times Champion Lance Armstrong. Armstrong had his titles removed.

Australia At The Tour De France

The first Australians to participate in the Tour de France were Iddo Munro and Don Kirkham, who took part in 1914. Australia’s first yellow jersey holder was Phil Anderson in 1981, followed by Stuart O’Grady, Bradley McGee, Robbie McEwan, Cadel Evans and Simon Gerrans.

To date, Cadel Evans is the only Australian to have won the Tour de France. Evans was successful in the 2011 event, riding for the BMC Racing Team.

Tour De France Prize Money

Tour de France prize money started as 20,000 Francs for the overall winner, with 3,000 Francs awarded to the winner at the end of each day.

There are separate cash prizes awarded to the following:

• Overall Winner
• Stage Winners
• Points Classification Winner
• Mountains Classification Winner
• Young Rider
• Team Classification

The winner of Tour De France 2021 will receive €500,000, just under $800,000.

Tour De France Distance

The distance for this year’s tournament is 3,383 kilometres or 2,102 miles. This is slightly shorter than the 2020 Tour, which had a distance of 3,470 kilometres.

A good idea, when you bet on the Tour de France, is to research how long each Stage is. Certain riders perform better over longer distances than short. Similarly, particular riders suit riding flat surfaces than across the hills.

Tour De France Bikes

There is always a keen interest in which bikes are used in each Grand Tour event. The list below shows what bikes the previous winners of the Tour de France have used.

• 2020 Tadej Pogačar – Colnago V3Rs
• 2019 Egan Bernal – Pinarello Dogma F12
• 2018 Geraint Thomas – Pinarello Dogma F10 X-Light
• 2017 Chris Froome – Pinarello Dogma F10
• 2016 Chris Froome – Pinarello Dogma F8
• 2015 Chris Froome – Pinarello Dogma F8
• 2014 Vincenzo Nibali – Specialised S-Works Tarmac
• 2013 Chris Froome – Pinarello Dogma 65.1
• 2012 Bradley Wiggins – Pinarello Dogma 2
• 2011 Cadel Evans – BMC Team Machine SLR01

Tour De France Teams

Other Tour de France betting options include team betting, the best rider on a team and more. There are 19 teams taking part in Tour de France 2021.

The 19 teams that are taking part in the Tour de France 2021:

Tour De France Women

This year, the Women’s Tour de France will not be taking place, however, officials say it will take place in 2022.

Tour De France Route And Start 2021

For the fourth time since the Tour began, the Tour de France Grand Depart is taking place in Brest. The 2021 Tour de France kicks off on Saturday, June 26th in Brest.

Tour De France Previous Winners And Results

For a better chance of successful betting, research previous Tour de France winners, as well as those who have performed well in other Grand Tour events. Riders who have seen success in the past may be good shouts to challenge for the title this time around too.

The table below illustrates the previous Tour De France winners during the last five years.

How to bet on Tour de France 2021

Tour De France Stage 3 Results

Read our complete guide for a full overview of the Tour de France 2021. Find out the best Australian bookmakers for betting on the Tour de France 2021, the history, the odds and the past winners.

Tour De France Odds

If you’re looking to bet on Tour de France, you have plenty of options. The most common betting is the General Classification Winner market. You’ll find Tour de France odds on the Winner market at almost every online bookmaker.

There are many more opportunities for Tour de France betting too. King of the Mountains, Points Classification and Young Rider Classification outright can be found at many bookmakers.

Do you prefer to bet on individual riders? Tour de France odds on riders are available in abundance. Take a look at markets such as how many individual stages will a certain rider win, Stage winning margins and nationality betting.

While the odds are offered by a range of bookmakers, it’s important to find the most competitive.

Where To Watch Tour De France Live Streaming

Tour de France live streaming can be accessed with several bookmaker accounts. There are terms and conditions attached, though.

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The t’s and c’s with Tour de France live streaming will vary from bookie to bookie. Access requirements could include having a funded account, location limits and fees.

FAQ

Let’s answer some of the most frequently asked questions you might have for betting for Tour de France 2021.

When Is Tour De France 2021?

Tour de France 2021 is set to begin on 26th June and end on 18th July.

Who Won The Tour De France 2020?

Tadej Pogacar, riding for UAE Team Emirates, was the winner of the 2020 edition. He was followed by Primoz Roglic in second place with Australian cyclist Richie Porte coming third.

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The Tour de France is one of the three Grand Tours in cycling. Held annually each July in France, it consists of 21 day-long stages over 23 days. The race occasionally passes through nearby countries with the route changing every year.

Organized since 1903, the Tour de France is currently run by Amaury Sport Organisation. The race is held each year since 1903, with the exception during the years of the two World Wars. Even though the route changes every year, the format stays the same. It starts on the mountain roads in the Alps and Pyrenees and finishes on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. Currently, the race runs 23 days in July, with 21 day-long segments.

Between 20 and 22 teams take part each year in the Tour de France. Eight riders from each team are fighting for the trophy. The race alternates between flat races and time trials, with each rider’s time timed to the finish. All the times are compounded with previous stage times, with the rider with lowest cumulative finishing times being the leader of the race and the wearer of the famous yellow jersey. That doesn’t mean he’s the champion, though.

Jacque Anquetil, the legendary Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, and Bernard Hinault are the most successful Tour de France winners. They all have 5 wins each, with Chris Froome one title shy of their record. Froome last won the race in 2017 and will be looking to get that elusive fifth title this year.

Tour de France 2019 Betting and Odds Preview

Last year, Froome’s compatriot Geraint Thomas won the Tour de France. Froome was third last year, but he’ll surely try to win the race this year. With the race close, bookies have already started offering Tour de France odds with familiar names among the top favourites.

Event Date: July 6-28 2019

Chris Froome Eyeing a Record Fifth Title

It’s fair to say that British cyclist Chris Froome is one of the legends in the sport. He has won the Tour de France four times and has trophies from the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana as well. That’s before we include the numerous wins in many stage races. The 33-year old currently rides for Team Sky and is widely considered one of the best stage racing riders of all time.

Last year, Froome only managed to get the third spot behind Tom Dumoulin and Geraint Thomas. It was one of his two podium appearances on the Tour de France. Froome was a big favourite to repeat his 2017 success but eventually lost to his compatriot Thomas.

This year, Froome is back as the main favourite for the 2019 edition of the Tour de France. He’s leading the list with odds of 23/20 at Fun88, Ole777, and 10Bet. He’s ahead of last year’s winner Geraint Thomas and second-placed Tom Dumoulin, and even experts are considering Froome to equal Merckx record.

Froome’s odds may not be ideal, but at 23/20, you can still double your money should he put the yellow jersey on at the end of July.

Can Geraint Thomas Win Once Again?

Geraint Thomas surprisingly won last year’s Tour de France. With no success in other major Grand Tours, Thomas took the lead in the second high mountain stage and held it until the end. He became the first Welsh rider to win the general classification at the Tour de France and continued Team Sky’s dominance in the past 7 years.

Geraint Thomas raced his way to victory over favourites such as Froome, Sagan (who won the points classification), and Julian Alaphilippe. This year, Thomas has been beaten to the top favourite spot by his compatriot Chris Froome, although some experts think that he should be the main favourite.

Thomas goes for 11/4 at Fun88, and 10Bet, not that far behind Froome. There’s genuine belief among many cycling experts that Thomas may win the Tour de France this year as well, eventually if pressure for a fifth title gets to Froome.

If you believe that Geraint Thomas has what it takes to win such a grueling race for the second time in a row, you can earn almost 4 times in return for a reasonable bet.

Time for Tom Dumoulin to Shine?

Twenty-eight-year-old Belgian cyclist Tom Dumoulin is one of the biggest stars in cycling right now. Known as a great time-trialist, Dumoulin won the general classification in the Giro d’Italia in 2017. Although he has struggled to repeat the same in other Grand Tour events, he won individual stages in the Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana as well. Last year, he finished right behind Geraint Thomas and ahead of Chris Froome, and this year he made the top 3 bookie favourite list again.

Tom Dumoulin has been given odds of 21/4 at Ole777, Fun88, and 10Bet to win the 2019 Tour de France. Experts fully believe that Dumoulin will make things hard for Froome and Thomas, and with a bit of luck, he may even win the race.

There’s no question that Dumoulin has the quality to win the Tour de France. He’s younger than both Thomas and Froome, and thanks to his amazing time-trial abilities, he’ll wear the yellow jersey sooner or later. If you think it’ll happen this year, Dumoulin’s odds will bring you a great return.

Can Richie Porte Win His First Grand Tour?

Australian rider Richie Porte never had any major success in the Grand Tours. He won one individual stage at the Tour de France last year and won the young rider classification at the Giro d’Italia back in 2010. Apart from those wins, he never won a Tour de France or Vuelta a Espana. Still, he’s considered a dangerous opponent who can win a place on the podium or even win a Grand Tour event with a bit of luck.

Tour De France Stage 3 Betting Odds

For the 2019 Tour de France, Porte has been given odds of 31/4 at Ole777, Fun88, and 10Bet. Those odds don’t make Porte a major favourite, but should Froome, Thomas, and Dumoulin fail to perform at their best, expect Richie Porte to mount a title challenge.

Tour De France 2020 Stage 3 Results

The Australian rider is an excellent time-trialist and has the quality to win. Place a bet on him, and you’ll win a great return if Porte dons the yellow jersey at the end of the race.