Montbéliard. Eighteen years of waiting and unsuccessful applications

For eighteen years, the Pays de Montbéliard Agglomeration has made several attempts to bring the Tour de France to the area. But each time, the bids have been unsuccessful. The prospect of municipal elections in 2026 and the fragile financial situation do not bode well for a return in the short term.
Are local authorities shunning the Tour de France, or are they rather wary of the entry fee? In 2023, cities were required to...
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