What Is the Race Convoy in L’Étape by Tour de France — and Why Does It Matter?
L’Étape Series by Tour de France came back to Türkiye this weekend with the second edition of L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France presented by Visa Maximiles Black, bringing the magic and adrenaline of the world’s most legendary cycling race to the banks of the Bosphorus.
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Today, we had a truly meaningful and special day within the scope of the Visa Maximiles Black L’Etape Türkiye by Tour de France, which will take place for the second time this year.
Following its debut last year, L’Étape Türkiye by Tour de France—an event that brings the legendary Tour de France experience to amateur cyclists—will return to Istanbul for its second edition. The official press launch of the 2025 event was held in the historic Sepetçiler Pavilion, unveiling the details of this year’s race.