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Why you should ride for one of our charity partners?

L'Étape du Tour follows in the footsteps of the Tour de France to build a better future on a bicycle! Cycling is more than just a passion. It means being aware of how beautiful the landscapes of the race are and how important it is to protect them. Cycling means sport, health, sustainable mobility and so much more!

Cycling means sport, health, sustainable mobility and so much more!

Riding for a charitable goal takes on a different meaning for different people, giving riders that extra bit of motivation while training and racing. It helps us to overcome our limits and grit our teeth when the going gets tough.

Riding for a cause with Macmillan Cancer Support

Why you should ride for Macmillan Cancer Support?

To make a difference raising funds: The money is paid out directly to Macmillan to support their outstanding work and life-changing projects.
To boost your motivation: By riding for Team Macmillan you will be helping people living with cancer take back control if their lives.
To raise awareness: International events such as L'Étape du Tour are the perfect platform to raise awareness about charities on the world stage. In addition to media coverage of the event, thousands of spectators throng the roadsides, giving you a huge potential audience.
To make sure you get a spot: By now, you probably know that the available spots for L'Étape du Tour are sold out in no time, leaving lots of riders without a race number.
If you choose to race for a charity, you will get a guaranteed spot and be able to relax when registration opens, comfortable in the knowledge that there is a spot with your name on it!

Team Macmillan will be right there with you from start to finish, offering training plans, fundraising tips and everything you need to make your Etape du Tour a great success. We’ll also be there at the start to welcome you to Team Macmillan and wish you luck for the ride ahead!

Riding for Towns & Cities - Sustainable Mobility

Choosing and promoting sustainable, soft mobility!

L'Étape du Tour de France supports cycling as a means of transportation in towns and cities because:

By riding your bicycle to work, you prevent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions;
You can avoid the stress of getting caught in traffic jams!
You protect your town or city and lead by example
You save on fossil fuels, save money and have fun!
You do your mind and body a world of good

Riding for Young People - Handing down legacy & passion

Supporting future generations of cyclists is an absolute priority for the Tour de France and, therefore, L'Étape du Tour de France. Our welcome village will be hosting fun activities for kids! Come and see the balance bikes, the funny bikes and the French Road Safety Authority and French Cycling Federation's courses!

Cycling is perfect to help children:

Improve their balance;
Learn to ride two-wheel vehicles and follow road safety rules from a young age;
Establish a connection between cycling and young people to make it a vital means of transportation for their health and our planet;
Share fun moments with friends and parents!