Bold claim: 2025 crowned L’Étape Series as a landmark year, expanding its global footprint while delivering the Tour de France experience to tens of thousands of amateur riders. Here’s a fresh, beginner-friendly rewrite that preserves every key detail and adds clarity, examples, and subtle provocative angles.
The L’Étape Series, a world-spanning cycling festival that lets amateur cyclists ride the routes of the Tour de France, celebrated an exceptional 2025 season. Across 26 events worldwide, including three inaugural host countries, nearly 60,000 riders stepped onto the tarmac and into the legend of the Tour.
New frontiers in 2025
In 2025, the series marked a milestone with three debut events in Dubai, Leshan (China), and Zakopane (Poland). These first editions proved highly successful and demonstrated the model’s scalability for future growth.
Looking forward to 2026, the calendar will broaden even further with new stops announced in Argentina, Chile, Norway (Trondheim), and a second event in Türkiye. The expansion hints at more destinations on the horizon and invites readers to imagine the global community of riders converging on new terrains.
A global surge of riders
Altogether, 60,000 cyclists from every corner of the world experienced the Tour de France spirit, riding through awe-inspiring landscapes and soaking in the sport’s iconic atmosphere. If you’re eager to be part of the 2026 lineup, explore the events page to plan your participation.
Regional highlights
Mexico led the year with six L’Étape events, earning the distinction as the country hosting the most events. Close behind were Brasil and the Czech Republic, hosting three and two events respectively, showcasing strong regional engagement.
Next year’s Turkish program adds two events, including a brand-new race in Marmaris, widening the series’ footprint in Türkiye.
The premier event: L’Étape du Tour de France
The season’s flagship, L’Étape du Tour de France, again set the pace with 16,000 participants, underscoring its status as the ultimate challenge for amateur riders.
Notable performances
Special recognition goes to Denmark, Campos do Jordão (Brazil’s mountain town), and the Czech Republic, each drawing more than 3,000 enthusiastic participants and highlighting the diverse appeal of the series across continents.
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