The 108th edition of the Tour de France cycling race finished in Paris yesterday, won by Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates, after 23 teams of riders raced 2,122 miles (3,415 km) in 21 stages from June 26 to July 18. Placing second and third were Jonas Vingegaard of Team Jumbo-Visma, and Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers. Collected below are images from this year’s competition.
Scenes From the 2021 Tour de France
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![A cyclist rides down a road among mountain peaks.]()
Read moreTeam UAE Emirates' Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, descends Tourmalet pass during the 18th stage of the Tour de France on July 15, 2021. #
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![Several injured riders are seen on the ground among fallen bikes and people assissting.]()
Read moreTeam B&B KTM's Bryan Coquard of France (right) and a Team Alpecin-Fenix rider lie on the ground after crashing during stage one between Brest and Landerneau, on June 26, 2021. #
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![Dozens of cyclists ride down a road together.]()
Read moreThe pack rides during stage four on June 29, 2021. #
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![A cyclist sits on the road, reacting after winning, surrounded by members of the press.]()
Read moreStage winner Mark Cavendish celebrates after crossing the finish line of the fourth stage of the race, between Redon and Fougères, on June 29, 2021. #
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![A cyclist rides past trees, the picture slightly blurry because of camera movement.]()
Read moreUAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia rides in stage five on June 30, 2021. #
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![A crowd lines barriers on a road to cheer a passing cyclist.]()
Read moreTeam Alpecin-Fenix's Mathieu van der Poel of the Netherlands, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, rides during stage five. #
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![A group of cyclists rides past a large cathedral.]()
Read moreThe pack cycles past Bourges Cathedral in Bourges, France, during stage seven on July 2, 2021. #
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![Fans and cows watch cyclists (not in photo) passing.]()
Read moreFans and cows watch during stage eight as the pack rides from Oyonnax to Le Grand-Bornand, France, on July 3, 2021. #
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![Cyclists ride through fog on a mountain road.]()
Read moreA group of riders climbs a pass during stage eight. #
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![A large group of cyclists rides a mountain road between rows of spectators.]()
Read moreThe peloton passes by spectators during stage 11 between Sorgues and Malaucène on July 7, 2021. #
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![Race leaders await the start of a stage.]()
Read moreFrom left: Nairo Quintana (wearing the best climber's polka-dot jersey), Tadej Pogačar (wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey), Mark Cavendish (wearing the best sprinter's green jersey), and Jonas Vingegaard (wearing the best young rider's white jersey), wait prior to stage 12 on July 8, 2021. #
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![Cyclists ride down a narrow street lined with spectators.]()
Read moreA view of the peloton in action, riding past spectators during stage 13 from Nîmes to Carcassonne, France. #
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![The pack rides past sunflowers.]()
Read moreThe pack rides past sunflowers during the 14th stage of the Tour de France on July 10, 2021. #
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![A cyclist raises his arms as he passes spectators at the finish line.]()
Read moreTrek-Segafredo rider Bauke Mollema of the Netherlands celebrates winning stage 14 on July 10, 2021. #
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![A group of cyclists race down a twisty mountain road in fog.]()
Read moreSpain's Omar Fraile, in focus in a white shirt, and Colombia's Sergio Andrés Higuita, in pink, speed downhill with other riders in the peloton in rain and mist during stage 16, with a start in Pas de la Case and finish in Saint Gaudens, France, on July 13, 2021. #
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![Cyclists climb a mountain pass surrounded by fans.]()
Read moreTadej Pogačar, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, and others climb Col de Portet pass during stage 17 of the Tour de France. #
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![The overall leader of the race crosses a stage finish line.]()
Read moreTeam UAE Emirates' Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia celebrates as he crosses the finish line at the end of the 17th stage on July 14, 2021. #
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![Cyclists ride on a twisting mountain road.]()
Read moreThe pack speeds down Tourmalet pass during stage 18, starting in Pau and finishing in Luz Ardiden, France, on July 15, 2021. #
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![A man in a devil costume cheers passing cyclists.]()
Read moreDidi Senft, a cycling fan known as El Diablo, cheers on riders as they pass during stage 18. #
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![A fan dressed in a green lycra bodysuit watches the race from a windowsill.]()
Read moreA fan watches the 19th stage of the Tour de France on July 16, 2021. #
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![Water drips from the face of a rider.]()
Read moreBahrain Victorious rider Matej Mohoric of Slovenia pours water over himself after winning stage 19. #
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![A yellow-jerseyed rider crosses a finish line.]()
Read moreOverall leader Tadej Pogačar crosses the finish line during the 20th stage of the Tour de France, after riding between Libourne and Saint-Emilion, on July 17, 2021. #
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![The peloton rides along the Champs-Élysées in Paris.]()
Read moreThe peloton rides along the Champs-Élysées in Paris during stage 21 on July 18, 2021. #
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![A cyclist holds up a stuffed lion and a bouquet of flowers while celebrating his win.]()
Read moreTour de France winner Tadej Pogačar celebrates on the podium after the final stage of the race in Paris, France, on July 18, 2021. #
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