Tour de France Trivia: fun facts on the Tour de France
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108 years history of the race
12 million spectators in 2010
121 TV broadcasts
479,800 American viewed the Tour in 2010, 70% men, 30% women
Wins by nation: 36 France, 18 Belgium, 13 Spain, 10 USA, 9 Italy
Oldest Winner: age 36, Youngest Winner: age 20
The race is usually 20 or 21 stages, and averages 2,200 miles
10,000 riders have attempted to complete the Tour, only 6,000 have succeeded
(Information provided by USDISH.com)12 million spectators in 2010
121 TV broadcasts
479,800 American viewed the Tour in 2010, 70% men, 30% women
Wins by nation: 36 France, 18 Belgium, 13 Spain, 10 USA, 9 Italy
Oldest Winner: age 36, Youngest Winner: age 20
The race is usually 20 or 21 stages, and averages 2,200 miles
10,000 riders have attempted to complete the Tour, only 6,000 have succeeded
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