sport news Geraint Thomas is chasing history as he looks to become the oldest ever Tour de ... trends now

sport news Geraint Thomas is chasing history as he looks to become the oldest ever Tour de ... trends now
sport news Geraint Thomas is chasing history as he looks to become the oldest ever Tour de ... trends now

sport news Geraint Thomas is chasing history as he looks to become the oldest ever Tour de ... trends now

Geraint Thomas is chasing history as he looks to become the oldest Tour de France champion since 1922... but can Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar spoil the party and seal his hat-trick of wins? The Tour de France begins today with 176 riders battling over 2,068 miles Geraint Thomas is looking to become the oldest winner since 1922   Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar is hoping to win the competition for the third time 

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The Tour de France begins in Copenhagen on Friday with 176 riders battling it out over 2,068 miles before reaching the finish line in Paris on July 24.

With Geraint Thomas chasing history, and Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar looking to make it three wins in a row - it promises to be an exciting few weeks. 

Here, Sportsmail looks at the key talking points ahead of cycling's most prestigious race.

Geraint Thomas is looking to become the oldest Tour de France winner since 1922

Geraint Thomas is looking to become the oldest Tour de France winner since 1922

WILL TADEJ POGACAR MAKE IT A HAT-TRICK?

No cycling fan will ever forget the Slovenian's stunning victory in 2020, when he overhauled a 57-second deficit to Primoz Roglic in the final time trial to steal the yellow jersey.

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