A total of 3,351 kilometers (2,082 miles) over three grueling weeks. A look at each stage of the Tour:
Expert's take: Bonnie D. Ford
Hard crashes and bloodied riders are nothing new at the Tour de France. But for American Lawson Craddock, the push to ride on despite a fractured shoulder goes beyond his team and himself. Read
Preview: Tour de France 2018
Some of the storylines we're following leading into this year's race:
Bonnie D. Ford: It's time for adjustments as four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome prevailed in a 10-month legal wrangle over the allowable amount of asthma medication. Read
Joe Lindsey: Will a Colombian ever win the Tour de France? With the gusher of talent coming out of this cycling-mad country, the answer is simple: absolutely. Read | En Espanol
Ford: Famed British sprinter Mark Cavendish, who endured tough crashes in the past year and a half, has set his sights on 35 career stage wins at the Tour de France. Read
Staff: Defending champion Chris Froome makes a controversial return to the Tour de France. Which top riders will challenge him for the top spot on the podium? Read
ESPN Africa: The top riders to watch from the region. Read
