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by ILoveAndorra.org
The Tour de France is one of the most famous cycling races in the world, attracting millions of viewers every year. The race has a long and storied history, with some of the world's best cyclists competing for the coveted yellow jersey.
Andorra, our small country located in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain, has played a unique and memorable role in the Tour de France's history.
Andorra first made an appearance in the Tour de France in 1964, when the race included a stage that started in Perpignan (France) , which was won by the spanish rider Julio Jiménez.
It was a challenging one, with steep climbs and treacherous descents through the Pyrenees. It was a tough test for the riders, but it was also a spectacular showcase for Andorra's stunning natural beauty.
Since that first appearance in 1964, Andorra has hosted the Tour de France several times, and each time it has been a highlight of the race. For sample, in 1993, the race included a grueling mountain stage that started too in the town of Perpignan in France and finished in Andorra-Pal.
The stage featured several steep climbs and hair-raising descents, and it was won by the colombian rider Oliverio Rincón. In 1997, the Tour de France returned to Andorra for another mountain stage coming from Luchon (France) to Andorra-Arcalís.
This time, the stage was won by the deutsch rider Jan Ullrich, who was too the winner of this edition of the race and one of the most dominant riders of his era.
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One of the Andorra's most recent appearance in the Tour de France was in 2016, when the race included a stage that started in Vielha (Val d'Aran), and finished in Andorra-Arcalís.
The stage was a challenging one, with several steep climbs and a mountain-top finish in Arcalís. The stage was won under an intense storm of rain and hail by the dutch rider Tom Dumoulin and was really a thrilling one, with plenty of drama and excitement for the fans who lined the route.
Andorra's unique geography and challenging terrain have made it a popular destination for cyclists from around the world. The country is home to some of the highest mountain passes in Europe, including the Col d'Ordino and the Port de Cabus, which have been featured in several Tour de France stages over the years.
The country's mountain roads are also popular with recreational cyclists, who come to Andorra to test their skills and enjoy the stunning views of the Pyrenees.
In addition to its role in the Tour de France, Andorra has also hosted several other major cycling races over the years, including the la la Vuelta a España and the Volta a Catalunya. The country has also invested heavily in its cycling infrastructure, building a network of bike lanes and trails that.
But Andorra's relationship with the Tour de France goes beyond just hosting the race. The country is also the residence of a large number of professional cycling teams and runners, who take advantage of both the natural conditions of the terrain to train and the advantageous tax treatment they enjoy if they have established residence in the country.
Which is why it is relatively common to see authentic cycling stars circulating on its roads, simply... training.
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