This brand aims for the record of participation in the Tour de France
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- 27/06/2024 16:11
Skoda celebrates this year its 21st consecutive participation in the Tour de France as an official partner and vehicle supplier.
The love story between the two-wheeled event and the four-wheeled brand continues this year, proving that dog and cat can coexist around sporting passion for the duration of a tour. Surpassing Sylvain Chavanel and his 18 participations in the Tour, forgotten are George Hincapie, Jens Voigt, and Stuart O’Grady with their 17 starts. The queen of the Grande Boucle is Czech and can legitimately aim for the record set by Peugeot, which was a partner of the Tour for 25 years between 1962 and 1987.
The 111th edition of the world’s most famous cycling race will kick off on June 29 from Florence, Italy. In addition to this unprecedented Italian departure, for the first time, the event will not end in Paris this year, as the Olympic Games will begin in the French capital a few days later. The route will take the 176 riders through 21 stages and nearly 3,500 kilometers to reach Nice on July 21.
An Unprecedented Tour
On most stages, a 100% electric Skoda Enyaq will serve as the “red car” for the Tour director, Christian Prudhomme, leading the peloton throughout the race. This model has been specifically developed for the event with special equipment such as a panoramic sunroof and cutting-edge communication technology. But the Czech car manufacturer is providing a total of 205 vehicles, mainly electric and plug-in hybrids, to the race organizers!
For the 14th time, the Skoda design team is responsible for creating the crystal trophies awarded to the overall classification winner and the leaders of the points, mountain, and young riders classifications of the Tour de France. For the past ten years, the Czech car manufacturer has also sponsored the green jersey of the best sprinter.
In February of this year, Skoda emphasized its commitment to cycling by extending its partnership with the event organizer, A.S.O., until 2028. For the third consecutive year, the Czech car manufacturer is also supporting the Women’s Tour de France, which will begin this year on August 12 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and conclude after eight stages on August 18 at the Alpe d’Huez.
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