Dresden is fighting for the start of the Tour de France in 2030 – chances are increasing!

Dresden is fighting for the start of the Tour de France in 2030 – chances are increasing!

Dresden could soon be in the spotlight because the city has a realistic chance of becoming the starting point of the legendary in 2030 Tour de France to become. Christian Prudhomme, the tour's chief organizer, expressed optimism about a German application. After a meeting with the German organizing team during this year's tour, Prudhomme is convinced of the importance of Germany for the renowned cycling race.

The last time the tour started in Germany was in Düsseldorf in 2017. The Tour de France has already used important German cities as starting points in the past: Berlin in 1987, Frankfurt/Main in 1980 and Cologne in 1965. It is high time for Germany to be at the forefront again, and the return of the Tour de France to Germany has already been gaining momentum for several months.

A big project for 2030

With a view to 2030, which is the40th anniversary of German unitymarked, Dresden is brought into play as a possible starting point. Planned stages include:Dresden to Geraas well as a time trial byLeipzig to Halleand another section ofErfurt to Magdeburg. This route could put the region in the spotlight and strengthen cycling in eastern Germany.

However, Dresden is not alone in the race. Norway, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Belgium have also thrown their hats into the ring. Every year there are around 300 candidacies for the stage locations, including 50 international applications. Nevertheless, Andreas Prokop, the deputy chairman of “Grand Depart Allemagne”, sees good chances for the proposal from Germany. The discussions with Prudhomme and the initiators are promising.

Support from politics

At the forefront of the support is the joint declaration of intent from the Prime Ministers of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. These three federal states confirm that the application for the 2030 Tour is being pursued seriously. The estimated investment of around 20 million euros for the project will largely be covered by private sponsors. The economic opportunities that such a major event would bring are considerable and could lead to real benefits for the region.

In addition, the French ambassador to Germany, François Delattre, expressed his support for the Dresden Initiative. It's no secret that Germany has played an important role in the history of the Tour de France, and the history of cycling in the region is also impressive. Because East Germany has produced many great cyclists.

The anticipation of the possible return of the Tour de France to Germany, especially to Dresden, is growing. The race for the stage locations will remain exciting, and the people of Dresden can look forward to 2030 with optimism - an opportunity to present the city and its sports culture internationally.