Comments on: How do you enter the Tour De France?

By: Sports Dude

Sports Dude — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:46:59 +0000

You first have to sign a contract with a team and if you are lucky they might pick you to ride. You have to be good though.
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By: PleaseRedirect

PleaseRedirect — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:18:59 +0000

Fred M has it, you have to do local races, join a club, then a team, (this is hard work), then try and get the attention of managers etc be persistent, try and get into a team that will be invited to the TDF
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By: Fred M

Fred M — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:05:59 +0000

1. enter a lot of local races
2. become a VERY strong and fast rider
3. get the attention of a team (manager, coach, sponsor, etc.)
4. if you are lucky enough to get selected for a team, then hope that the team gets invited to the Tour
5. if you are lucky enough to get on a team that is selected to go to the Tour, then hope the team selects you to compete
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By: Peppermint Tea

Peppermint Tea — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:23:59 +0000

You have to be a pro cyclist to enter. Your team will enter the 9 riders it wishes to enter into the race. To get onto the pro team in the first place is the challenge!
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By: Bad B.

Bad B. — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:47:59 +0000

I think M R means if you're good enough. Otherwise he is correct.
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By: M R

M R — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:18:59 +0000

Sure. It’s pro sports. Cyclists sign contracts with teams. Teams are looking for the best riders in general and the riders are looking for the most money and best opportunity to win – in general. Teams get selected to the TDF. If your good enough, your team selects you as one of the 9 to ride the Tour.
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