Blog Post #3 B5

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What is the Tour De France, and why is it important?

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France has a wide range of sports that they participate in. Most of their sports are traditional, and have high involvement levels. A few of the many sports they have are, soccer, tennis, handball, and rugby. Perhaps the most famous sporting even of all in France, is the Tour De France. The very first Tour De France was held in 1903 and lasted for nearly three weeks with a course length of more than 3600 kilometers.

The Tour De France has a lot of historical moments, riders, and courses throughout it's hundred plus years in existence. The Tour De France remains a vital piece of French culture, and still exists to this day, and most likely, will continue to thrive and grow, and be recognized as one of the world's most famous events.

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