Tour de France called off amid coronavirus pandemic, no new dates set

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Tour de France called off amid coronavirus pandemic, no new dates set
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The last time the Tour was not held was in 1946, with the nation still emerging from World War II. It was also stopped during WWI.

PARIS — After weeks of holding out hope the Tour de France would be able to go ahead as planned despite the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s most famous cycling race was finally added to the list of sporting events called off.

"Given that it’s now impossible that the Tour starts at its planned date, we are consulting with the to try and find new dates,” race organizers said Tuesday. Millions of fans watch each year’s race in a festive atmosphere across many regions. This year’s event has 21 stages, with the longest of them stretching 218 kilometers . Thousands of police officers are needed to keep crowds under control and help negotiate safe passage for riders.

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