How many times has the Tour de France been held?
112
The Tour de France was held for the 112th time in 2025. The race was founded in 1903 by sports journalist Henri Desgrange. He wanted to boost sales of his newspaper L'Auto. The race has only been cancelled during the two World Wars. The route changes every year, but it's always 21 stages with only two rest days. The total distance is about 3,500 kilometers.