1,500 riders join first L’Étape by Tour de France in Mysuru
More than 1,500 riders took part in India’s first L’Étape by Tour de France on Sunday. The inaugural edition was held in Mysuru, Karnataka, with Skoda Auto India as title sponsor.Riders came from the US, Australia, Mexico, Sri Lanka and France. The event was flagged off from the North Gate of Mysuru Palace, one of the city’s most famous landmarks.Four formats covered every level.
The 100 km Elite Men’s race started at 6 am, followed by the 100 km Open category, a 50 km ride, a 20 km family fun ride and a 1 km kids ride. The routes wound around Chamundi Hills.The event is run by NEB Sports with Karnataka Tourism and the Amaury Sport Organisation, which organises the Tour de France. It brings the official amateur series to India for the first time.Organisers say the closed roads, official timing and race support give amateurs a pro-style experience.
The series now spans five continents, and Mysuru joins the 2026 global calendar alongside events in Europe and Asia.
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