Photograph France, Photography Tours and Workshops in France
  • Home
  • Tours & Workshops
  • Blog
  • Gallery
  • Shop
  • Getting Here
  • About
  • Contact
  • T&Cs
  • Privacy

Photograph France

  • Home
  • Tours & Workshops
  • Blog
  • Gallery
  • Shop
  • Getting Here
  • About
  • Contact
  • T&Cs
  • Privacy
  • Menu
B26V5620-Edit.jpg

Tour de l'Avenir

August 22, 2017

One hundred and twenty six men representing twenty four countries, competing in the very exciting, very prestigious, world famous cycle race, The Tour de l'Avenir  Stage 5 finished in Amboise today.

B26V5646-Edit.jpg

The race started out in Brittany on 18th August before arriving among the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley in Amboise in temperatures of 31 degrees. It will end in the Alps on the 27 August. The Tour consists of nine stages. Stage 4 was Saumur. Amboise was honoured to host Stage 5. When the race ends competitors will have ridden 744 miles.

B26V5657-Edit.jpg

The Tour de l'Avenir , the little brother of The Le Tour de France , is a talent spotting event for cyclists under 23 years of age. It began in 1961 with Jacques Marchand, the editor-in-chief of L'EQUIPE  to find the future stars of cycling. The magazine which was launched in 1900 is still going strong today.

B26V6442-Edit.jpg

In 1981, the race was opened up to professionals. Since 1996, the Tour has adopted the Tour de France classification jerseys (yellow, green and white with red polka dots). The winner is awarded the famous yellow jersey.

B26V5711-Edit.jpg

The Tour de France also came about because of a sports newspaper. L'Auto launched it as a publicity event because it needed to do something to compete with Le Vélo the largest daily sports newspaper in France.

B26V6504-Edit.jpg

Many of these young heroes will go on to compete in the even more gruelling Tour de France. Some of the biggest names in the sport began by winning the Tour de l'Avenir.

In Photograph France Tags Tour de l'Avenir, Cycle, Photography, Amboise, Travel
← The Princess of Wales, How the Rose was named.Why We Must Not Shut The Zoo Gates. →
Read_it_on_Apple_News_badge_RGB.png
PhotographFrance Video Black.jpg
  • February 2019
    • Feb 17, 2019 Across the Alps Feb 17, 2019
    • Feb 16, 2019 Leonardo taught himself Latin Feb 16, 2019
    • Feb 15, 2019 Leonardo’s remains Feb 15, 2019
    • Feb 14, 2019 The first humanoid robot Feb 14, 2019
    • Feb 13, 2019 The Bust of Leonardo in Chateau Amboise Gardens Feb 13, 2019
    • Feb 12, 2019 Leonardo and Ludovico Sforza Feb 12, 2019
    • Feb 11, 2019 Why France owns the Mona Lisa and not Italy Feb 11, 2019
    • Feb 10, 2019 Reclining Bronze Feb 10, 2019
    • Feb 9, 2019 Did Leonardo die in the arms of the King Feb 9, 2019
    • Feb 8, 2019 Leonardo da Vinci was probably a vegetarian Feb 8, 2019
    • Feb 7, 2019 Romorantin Feb 7, 2019
    • Feb 6, 2019 Leonardo’s Weapon of Mass Destruction Feb 6, 2019
    • Feb 5, 2019 Leonardo was not a sculptor Feb 5, 2019
    • Feb 4, 2019 Leonardo da Vinci invented pastels. Feb 4, 2019
  • January 2019
    • Jan 26, 2019 Rue Bretonneau, Amboise. Jan 26, 2019
    • Jan 25, 2019 Rue Nationale , Amboise. Jan 25, 2019
    • Jan 25, 2019 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau , Amboise. Jan 25, 2019
    • Jan 24, 2019 Rue Voltaire, Amboise. Jan 24, 2019
    • Jan 23, 2019 Rue Descartes, Amboise. Jan 23, 2019
    • Jan 22, 2019 Rue Racine, Amboise. Jan 22, 2019
    • Jan 21, 2019 Rue Rabelais, Amboise. Jan 21, 2019
  • October 2018
    • Oct 28, 2018 Leonardo da Vinci & Romorantin Oct 28, 2018
    • Oct 28, 2018 La Vallée des Singes Oct 28, 2018
  • September 2018
    • Sep 18, 2018 Blanzay Summer Part 2 2018 Sep 18, 2018
    • Sep 16, 2018 Blanzay Summer Part 1 2018 Sep 16, 2018
  • August 2018
    • Aug 21, 2018 Lensbaby Sol 45, first impressions. Aug 21, 2018
    • Aug 3, 2018 Nikon AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED Aug 3, 2018
  • July 2018
    • Jul 27, 2018 Travelling to France Jul 27, 2018
    • Jul 5, 2018 Panoramic Heads for Tripods Jul 5, 2018
  • June 2018
    • Jun 13, 2018 The Library Chateau Cande Jun 13, 2018
    • Jun 11, 2018 The balcony at Château de Candé Jun 11, 2018
    • Jun 11, 2018 Sheffield Evening Panorama Jun 11, 2018
    • Jun 2, 2018 Nikon Df Review Jun 2, 2018
    • Jun 1, 2018 The Ladies of Chenonceau Jun 1, 2018
  • May 2018
    • May 30, 2018 Panoramas and Joiners May 30, 2018
    • May 27, 2018 History Below Our Feet in Amboise. May 27, 2018
    • May 26, 2018 IR Photography May 26, 2018
    • May 21, 2018 A few Images from our trip to France. Easter 2018 May 21, 2018
    • May 14, 2018 Equipment changes. May 14, 2018
    • May 9, 2018 Ascension Day May 9, 2018
    • May 7, 2018 Fête de la Victoire May 7, 2018
  • April 2018
    • Apr 30, 2018 La Fête du Muguet Apr 30, 2018
  • February 2018
    • Feb 16, 2018 Welcoming a new member to the team. Feb 16, 2018
  • September 2017
    • Sep 25, 2017 POSTER AND GALLERY PRINTS Sep 25, 2017
    • Sep 14, 2017 Beautiful ZooParc de Beauval. Sep 14, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 30, 2017 The Princess of Wales, How the Rose was named. Aug 30, 2017
    • Aug 22, 2017 Tour de l'Avenir Aug 22, 2017
  • July 2017
    • Jul 16, 2017 Why We Must Not Shut The Zoo Gates. Jul 16, 2017
    • Jul 14, 2017 ZooParc de Beauval Jul 14, 2017
    • Jul 5, 2017 Gare de Tour Jul 5, 2017
  • June 2017
    • Jun 11, 2017 Saal-Digital Review Jun 11, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 9, 2017 Royal Château Loches May 9, 2017
    • May 8, 2017 V.E. (Victory in Europe) Day May 8, 2017
    • May 6, 2017 Focus Modes May 6, 2017
  • April 2017
    • Apr 24, 2017 Rule of Thirds Apr 24, 2017
    • Apr 17, 2017 Rule of Space Apr 17, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 7, 2017 Château Langeais Mar 7, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 22, 2017 Leonardo da Vinci: The Amboise Connection Feb 22, 2017
  • January 2017
    • Jan 17, 2017 Focus Points - A very basic guide for beginners. Jan 17, 2017
    • Jan 2, 2017 White Balance Jan 2, 2017
  • December 2016
    • Dec 20, 2016 FIRST LOOK ON1 PHOTORAW FULL RELEASE Dec 20, 2016
    • Dec 19, 2016 Bookshelf Dec 19, 2016
    • Dec 15, 2016 The Mini-Châteaux of Amboise Dec 15, 2016
    • Dec 2, 2016 Festive Lights Dec 2, 2016
  • November 2016
    • Nov 26, 2016 Soul Food. Loches. Nov 26, 2016
    • Nov 24, 2016 First look On1 PhotoRaw pre-release Nov 24, 2016
    • Nov 12, 2016 Château de Saché – The Balzac Museum Nov 12, 2016
    • Nov 11, 2016 Armistice Day in Amboise Nov 11, 2016
    • Nov 2, 2016 Shooting Fireworks Nov 2, 2016
  • October 2016
    • Oct 29, 2016 Metering (Measuring light) A beginners guide Oct 29, 2016
    • Oct 26, 2016 RAW OR JPEG (JPG): A Quick Beginners Guide. Oct 26, 2016
    • Oct 7, 2016 Château Cheverny Oct 7, 2016
  • August 2016
    • Aug 28, 2016 Château Amboise (2) Aug 28, 2016
    • Aug 21, 2016 Château Amboise (1) Aug 21, 2016
  • July 2016
    • Jul 29, 2016 Château Gaillard Jul 29, 2016
    • Jul 5, 2016 Amboise Jul 5, 2016
  • June 2016
    • Jun 28, 2016 Le Mans Jun 28, 2016
    • Jun 17, 2016 Rouen Jun 17, 2016