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10 Best Things to Do in Milan #3 – Enjoy a ride on the historical tram

3. ENJOY A RIDE ON THE HISTORICAL TRAM OF MILAN…

…at the price of 2 euro. We are talking of those yellow, wooden trams clattering around the city: funny, noisy, and simply adorable. They date from the 1920s, somehow they survived the bombings of WWII, and now they represent one of the most recognizable features of Milan.

Tram number 1

Take tram number 1. You’ll find it along via Manzoni, at the corner with piazza della Scala. Or head to the tram stop of piazza Cairoli, just in front of the massive Sforza Castle, at the bottom of the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Line 1 stops there. It is nothing but a normal line of the public transport network in Milan, you don’t need a special ticket and you don’t have to book the ride. But the experience will be unique , because line 1 is only operated by old, historical trams, and because it stops in front of some of the highlights of Milan : La Scala Opera House, the Sforza Castle, the Arch of Peace, the Fashion District, etc. An amazing, unforgettable tour of Milan!

But where do I find the ticket?

You don’t need a special ticket, but you will use the same ticket needed for all other buses, trams and in the metro . Tickets can be purchased at a metro station or at a “tabacchi”, a tobacco shop, or at newsstands. When you get on the tram, stamp it. It will allow you to ride for 90 minutes on line 1 and on any other line in Milan. As an alternative, download the fantastic ATM app (ATM in Milan means Azienda Trasporti Milanesi, not automated teller machine; if you need the latter, ask for a “bancomat”). On the app you may purchase tickets and get updated info about the service, including the exact time of the arrival of your tram.

Mirella and Valeria of Bella Milano Tours have selected for you the 10 best things to do in Milan . You won’t find typical highlights (“visit the outstanding Duomo”, “marvel at the beauty of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele”: follow us on one of our tours and we will show you the best of Milan!), but rather some sources of inspiration for an unforgettable visit to our beloved hometown.

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Milano is a city of trams . Yellow, green and orange electric street cars have been in use for almost a century. Many lines are still served by the same beautiful, creaky and exceptionally sturdy 1928 trams , which continuously criss-cross the city day and night, some of which can be admired as far as San Francisco. But there’s also the ultra-modern and extra-long Sirio trams going from North to South of Milano and back, and the orange 1970s jumbos .

We think that the experience of discovering the city on a tram offers an added and unique charm to your visit! As a first escapade, we propose a new route on an old tram: the #10 which goes from Porta Ticinese to Viale Lunigiana, behind the Central Station.

Darsena. Pic by Joaquín López - YesMilano

The trip starts from the Darsena , the new heart of Milanese night scene, with the new quay and covered market, plus a string of bars and cafés that are always animated after 6pm. It can be admired from the wooden bench of your ATM 1500 series tram.

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Riding along Via Coni Zugna, get off for a green and/or design stop at Via Solari, where Parco Solari opens with its swimming pool that hosts aperitivos in the summer, but you can also go to the Tortona Design District, to dive into new styles and trends.

Santa Maria delle Grazie Church is home of The Last Supper. Pic by @lalumacaviaggiatrice

Hop back on #10 and get off at Piazzale Baracca , gateway to Corso Magenta and the Last Supper on one side, the shops of Corso Vercelli on the other. Not far away there’s the San Vittore Prison protagonist of countless novels, movies, songs. All around Baracca, there’s fancy cafés and pastry shops: you might as well recharge with calories for the remainder of the trip.

The tram then crosses some of the most beautiful neoclassical and liberty neighborhoods of bourgeois Milano: Piazza Conciliazione , Via Ariosto , and Via Pagano . You can stare in awe at the leafy palazzos as you do your tramming. The hustle and bustle of Duomo and the city center seem far behind.

Arco della Pace. Pic by @pol.photography.96 - Instagram

You then reach Arco della Pace , a majestic arch concocted by the Habsburgs and Napoleon that presides over a large esplanade and the Sempione Park . On the back of the arch, a strip of bars, cafés and restaurants that make Corso Sempione one of the favorite destinations of the city for an evening cocktail and a laugh with friends.

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Via Paolo Sarpi. Pic by Carmen Colombo via Zero

The ride continues along Corso Sempione , a wide boulevard with trees and the RAI television tower. The tram turns right on Via Procaccini and after Piazza Gramsci enters Chinatown (Via Lomazzo).

Get off at Via Bramante. You can either head towards Via Paolo Sarpi where all kinds of Asian and Italian gastronomic options are on offer, or visit the nearby ADI Design Museum , showcasing the history of Italian (i.e. Milanese) design. When you’re done, there’s the preternatural 18th century architecture of the Monumental Cemetery to visit, while hushedly walking along the mausoleums of the wealthy and famous by the cypress trees.

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Although the terminus is in Viale Lunigiana, the best way to finish your trip on the #10 is to get off at Stazione Centrale , with its skaters, two subway lines and the architecture hosting trains departing for all Italian and European destinations, and more recently the exceptionally indulgent Mercato Centrale . It has fine delicatessen and small restaurants featuring the absolute best in Italian food culture from the Alps to Sicily. All this tramming must have made you hungry, time to reward yourself for being in Milano.

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Tour of milan by vintage tram: the 4 most fascinating types of tour, 20 december 2021.

How fascinating can it be to discover Milan with a tour by vintage tram?

Milan at subset is perhaps even more beautiful and magical, with the pink lights that reflect on the marble of the Duomo and above the roofs of the elegant verandas where you can sip a glass of Franciacorta wine at aperitif time…

That’s not all, Milan is always beautiful, especially when you can enjoy its marvels “on the move”, enveloped by the old-fashioned comfort of a vehicle from the past.

What do you say to plunging into the atmosphere of the early years of the 20 th century , with a tour of the streets of Milan on board one of the vintage trams of the city, reliving the Milan of the 1920s?

There are several tours that you can do on board a vintage tram, from the evening one, wrapped up in soft warm rugs, to fully relish the Christmas atmosphere in the city, to the one ready to delight your palate with a dish of the traditional Milanese risotto, saffron yellow in colour, skilfully cooked by our chef.

Here are 4 tours of Milan by vintage tram that will make you fall in love with the city

1. As warm as toast… Under a blanket, in a vintage tram

The autumn evenings or winter nights are perfect to cuddle up under a soft blanket, in the warmth, while you observe the star-studded sky… Romantic, isn’t it?

Add an enjoyable tour on one of the vintage trams from the early years of last century, along the streets of the Italian capital of fashion- Milan – illuminated by the evening lights … and there you are!

Discover the city with a magical tour, on board tram no. 1503 and in the company of an expert guide , to go through the most iconic places of Milan.

The blanket is a small extra treat, perfect to make the atmosphere of this first tour of Milan by vintage tram even more picturesque and welcoming.

2. Evening tour of Milan in a 1920s’ tram

If you are lovers of vintage and old-fashioned atmospheres, you will love plunging into a tour to discover Milan, comfortably seated in a vintage tram! The 1920s’ tram no. 1503 is ready to keep you awake all night !

Yes, because this tour wants to show you the city in the fascinating lights of the night, by moonlight and lamp posts.

A journey to discover the tree-lined avenues and the most elegant parts of the city , in the comfort of the seats of the tram which, covered in red velvet, will make you feel as though you are in the Milan of 1920.

The sleepless night has never been so unique.

3. Classic tour by vintage tram

Would you like to give something special to your other half or are you looking for an original idea to celebrate a particular special occasion?

There is nothing better than treating oneself to a tour through the streets of Milan , to discover its timeless appeal and its symbolic monuments –  from the gothic Duomo to the triumphant and majestic Arco della Pace – but with an extra touch…

Climb on board the vintage tram car 1503 and admire Milan, in the daylight, with a slow and enjoyable tour with an old-fashioned flavour , which will let you have a panoramic tour travelling on the tram rails of the city.

4. Tour by vintage tram and tasting of saffron risotto

The fourth tour of Milan by vintage tram that we propose combines the beauties of the city with the typical culinary specialities of the Lombard capital.

If Milan were to represent a colour, as well as those of the haute couture fabrics on display in the Fashion District, there would certainly be yellow, that intense and bright hue of its famous dish, saffron risotto !

The famous Milanese risotto – in traditional cuisine often accompanied by succulent ossobuchi – awaits you on board the vintage tram car 1503 , a tram which will take you around the city, letting you enjoy the panorama of the city centre and satisfying gourmets.

Our chef cannot wait to delight your palates with his exquisite risotto which has the colour of gold, as precious as the monuments of this city which over the centuries has never ceased to astonish and fascinate its visitors with a unique blend of architectures, between history, tradition and modernity.

If you are looking for an out-of-the-ordinary tour to enjoy the best of Milan, these four options could be right for you : you only have to choose which is the right one for you, whether you are a couple or if you prefer nocturnal atmospheres or… If you are gourmets always looking for an original gastronomic experience!

Once again, Milan will not disappoint you and will reveal its welcoming and inclusive character , always capable of making the traveller feel at home.

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Small Group Tour of the best attractions of Milan and the Last Supper by Tram

Guided Tour to Discover the best of Milan by Tram in small group

Experience Milan in one of the most exciting and unconventional tours available, including the visit to the Last Supper . Take the historical tram  and explore the main attractions of Milan . This exclusive small group tour of Milan by tram will show you the city in a new light.

Visit of the Last Supper and the centre Milan by Tram in a small group highlights: 

• Insightful and exciting small group tour of Milan by tram
• Explore the city while riding the most famous tram of Milan
• Visit the famous Sforza Castle and admire the attractions of Milan
• Enjoy the experience of admiring the Last Supper
• Admire the beautiful Duomo of Milano, La Scala and other marvels

Visit of the Last Supper and the centre Milan by Tram in a small group

Get ready to discover Milan like never before in one of the most innovative and exciting tours of the city. The tram tour of Milan is an unconventional way to explore the city and its main highlights.

A small group tour by tram to visit Milan*

While there are many ways to visit the attractions of Milan , a tram tour will reveal another face of the city, one that only locals know. Through this unique activity in Milan , you will visit and admire some of the most interesting places inside the city, including the Sforza Castle , the Milan Cathedral , Galleria Vittorio Emanuele or the La Scala Opera House , as well as the longest shopping street inside the city. Traveling by tram, you will uncover a different view of Milan from these historical machines that still give the city a special charm.

Admire the best attractions of the centre of Milan and Last Supper

This  exclusive small group tram tour of Milan starts from Santa Maria delle Grazie, where you will visit The Last Supper painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Due to the fragility of the artwork, access is limited, so it is a great opportunity to explore it with a guide. After that, you will explore the treasures of Milan , starting with the Sforza Castle , the residence of the Milan Dukes. You will have the chance to visit this huge citadel and admire the panorama towards the city, including the Arch of Peace , a commemorative monument commissioned by Napoleon. You will get on the tram from Sforza Castle, passing through the beautiful city centre, you will reach the Brera District and Cordusio. From there, returning to the centre, you will continue for a fascinating tour of the city centre   and its attractions, including famous Duomo , the La Scala Opera House .

Visit Milan with this tour on board a classic tram

The rest of the Milan tram eXPerience reaches the shopping district of the city, as Milan is one of the most important fashion destinations of Europe and the world. We will pass through the diplomatic quarter, admire the Piazza della Republica and its monuments, reaching Corso Buenos Aires . This is one of the top shopping avenues in the city, a place where you will have free time to browse the stores and satisfy your shopping needs. If you ever imagined an enchantingtour of Milan , combining the fascination of visiting the main attractions, admiring the beautiful monuments and a shopping break, this  small group tram tour of Milan is exactly what you dreamt.   *This tour is by tram and by foot. Some parts of the tour you will walk in order to discover the monuments and points of interest reachable only by foot. Amount of walking is involved ( it is a hop on and hop off itinerary, so you are not seating on a tram, in case you have difficulty is better not select this tour).  

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If you would like to visit Milan like a local, have a look at the  Tours on wheels or the Food, Wine & nightlife tours !

• Last Supper
• Castello Sforzesco
• Teatro alla Scala
• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
• Arco della Pace
• Piazza della Repubblica
• Brera district
• Quadrilatero della Moda
• Tram tickets
• Entranche tickets to the Last Supper
• Professional tour guide
• Guided tour in the centre of Milan
• Tips (Optional)
• Pick-up and drop-off at hotel
• Meals and beverages

Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.

  This tour is by tram and by foot. Some parts of the tour you will walk in order to discover the monuments and points of interest reachable only by foot. Amount of walking is involved ( it is a hop on and hop off itinerary, so you are not seating on a tram, in case you have difficulty is better not select this tour).   This tour can be personalized with PRIVATE TRAM RENTAL AND APPETIZER ON BOARD.  Contact us for more information.   We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes. In summer, don't forget to bring a bottle of water and, in winter, bring an umbrella.  

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3-Hour Milan the Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour in Milan – Small Group Tour

In Milan, time is a currency as cherished as the city’s rich history. Imagine embarking on a journey where every moment is a brushstroke on a canvas of culture and elegance.

The 3-Hour Milan the Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour beckons travelers to unlock Milan’s secrets through a lens of exclusivity and charm. Step aboard this curated experience and allow Milan’s past to intertwine with its present, offering a tapestry of discovery that transcends time .

• Explore Milan’s iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access to The Last Supper.
• Enjoy a walking tour of Sforza Castle and a nostalgic vintage tram ride.
• Visit Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica , and La Scala opera House.
• Moderate physical fitness required, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

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Tour Highlights

Set out on a captivating journey through Milan’s rich history and cultural landmarks with the Milan Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour. This tour offers an exploration of Milan’s historical significance and artistic masterpieces .

The tour’s highlight includes skip-the-line access to The Last Supper, allowing visitors to admire this iconic artwork up close and absorb its profound meaning. Plus, the walking tour of Sforza Castle provides insights into the city’s past, while the vintage tram ride offers a unique perspective on Milan’s charming streets.

Stops at landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica , and La Scala opera House further enrich the experience, showcasing Milan’s artistic and architectural treasures. This tour is a perfect blend of history, art, and culture for all enthusiasts.

Pricing and Booking Details

Discover the guaranteed best pricing and booking details for the Milan Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour, ensuring a seamless and value-packed experience for all travelers.

With competitive pricing starting at A$210.20, this tour offers exceptional value assurance . Travelers can easily select their preferred date, check availability , and benefit from free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. Booking in advance secures a spot on the 3-hour tour, which includes a mobile ticket provided in English for convenience.

The option for reserving now and paying later adds flexibility to the process. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore Milan’s iconic landmarks with ease and affordability.

Tour Overview

Visitors to Milan can experience a captivating journey through the city’s history and culture on the Milan Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour. The tour features skip-the-line access to The Last Supper, a walking tour of Sforza Castle, and a nostalgic tram ride weaving through iconic landmarks.

This tour offers historical insights into Milan’s rich past while exploring cultural landmarks like the Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, and La Scala opera House. Participants will need a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy the walking portions of the tour fully.

The three-hour adventure provides a rundown of Milan’s most renowned sites and is an excellent choice for travelers seeking an enriching and informative experience in this vibrant city.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations of the Milan Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour, a full refund is available if requested 24 hours in advance. Travelers should note the following regarding the cancellation policy:

• Refund policy is applicable for cancellations made with a 24-hour notice.
• Late cancellations within 24 hours of the tour won’t be refunded.
• Travel insurance is recommended to cover unforeseen circumstances and last-minute changes.

It’s essential to plan accordingly and consider travel insurance to mitigate any unexpected events that may lead to last-minute changes. Remember, changes within 24 hours of the tour aren’t eligible for refunds, so it’s best to make any adjustments in advance to ensure a smooth experience.

Travelers have praised the Milan Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour for its insightful guides and immersive historical experience. The overall rating of 4.5 based on 10 reviews reflects positive feedback on the knowledgeable guides who lead the tour, providing an enriching experience for visitors.

Guests highlighted the depth of historical knowledge shared during the tour and appreciated the expertise of the guides in bringing the stories of Milan to life. The tour’s organization also received praise, with visitors commending the seamless flow of the experience.

For those looking to explore Milan’s rich history with experienced guides, this tour promises a rewarding and educational journey through the city’s iconic landmarks.

Additional Information

Enjoy the captivating charm of Milan with detailed instructions on the tour’s meeting point, time, and any other pertinent information.

The meeting point for the tour is at Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 20123 Milano MI , Italy.

The tour starts promptly at 9:00 am, so it’s recommended to arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in process.

Plus, make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be some walking involved throughout the tour.

Don’t forget to bring your appetite to indulge in some delicious local cuisine during the vintage tram ride stop.

Navigating your way to the meeting point at Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie for the Milan Last Supper and Vintage Tram Tour is a delightful adventure through the charming streets of Milan.

As you make your way to this iconic location, take in the sights and sounds of the city, passing by local eateries where you can grab a quick bite or a cup of authentic Italian coffee.

Once you arrive at the meeting point, you’ll be surrounded by artistic masterpieces and historical landmarks, setting the perfect tone for the rest of your tour.

From here, you’ll embark on a journey that combines the best of Milan’s art and culture, all while enjoying the unique experience of riding a vintage tram through the city streets.

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Common questions

Are Meals or Snacks Included in the Tour?

While dietary restrictions are not catered for on this tour, participants can enjoy a culinary experience by sampling local cuisine during free time. Food options are available for purchase at various stops along the route.

Is There a Dress Code for Visiting the Last Supper?

There is no specific dress code for visiting The Last Supper. However, it is advisable to dress modestly out of respect for the cultural significance of the site. Following local cultural etiquette by wearing respectful attire is recommended.

Can Children Participate in the Tour?

Children can participate in this inclusive tour that offers child-friendly activities. Family-friendly options are available with no specific age restrictions mentioned. The tour provides an enriching experience for all, ensuring an enjoyable time for families.

Is There a Restroom Available During the Tour?

"Finding a ‘pit stop’ during the tour is essential. Restroom availability varies at different sites. Tour logistics include planned breaks at select locations. Participants advised to leverage facilities when accessible to ensure comfort throughout."

Are Cameras Allowed During the Tour?

Yes, cameras are allowed during the tour. Visitors should adhere to photography etiquette and camera policies. Capturing memorable moments enhances the tour experience. Remember to be mindful of sightseeing etiquette while using cameras to respect the surroundings and fellow travelers.

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Tour de France 2024 – Comprehensive team-by-team guide

A full rundown of all the teams, their leaders and the riders to watch at this year's race

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As the 2024 Tour de France rolls out from Florence, Italy on June 29, there will be 176 riders competing across 22 teams – some with a target on overall victory, others looking for stage wins and more still pleased with any opportunity that comes along their way to gather publicity on the biggest cycling stage in the world. 

All 18 WorldTour teams, plus the two best-ranked ProTeams – Israel-Premier Tech and Lotto-Dstny – got their automatic invitations to race while organisers ASO handed out wild card entries to Uno-X Mobility and TotalEnergies.

Crashes, form and Olympic goals have shaped the selections and ambitions for the teams but regardless all will be fighting to make an impression as the 21 days of racing over 3497.3km from Tuscany to Nice in the south of France unfolds.

Cyclingnews has pored through every squad, assessing their leaders, objectives and chances of success to bring you this comprehensive team-by-team guide.

• Team leader: Jasper Philipsen
• Objective: Stage wins, points classification
• Rider to watch: Mathieu van der Poel

In the bunch sprints of the Grand Tours of recent years, one team has stood out above the rest as masters of the lead-out train: Alpecin-Deceuninck .

They were a prominent presence throughout the bunch finishes at the recent Giro d’Italia, but Kaden Groves wasn’t able to ride them to victory. However, at the Tour de France, the team will have Jasper Philipsen , the quickest sprinter in the peloton.

Philipsen was one of the stars of last year’s Tour, storming to four stage wins (as many as any sprinter has managed at a single Tour since the 2011 edition), as well as riding consistently enough to claim the green jersey. He didn't slow down this spring, either, with victories at Milan-San Remo and the Classic Brugge-De Panne, as well as a second place at Paris-Roubaix, among his very impressive results.

Not only is Philipsen the quickest sprinter in the race, but he’ll also have the quickest lead-out man riding for him in Mathieu van der Poel . The pair work brilliantly together, as seen not just at last year’s Tour sprints, but also during the spring, when Van der Poel helped Philipsen to triumph at Milan-San Remo, and vice versa at Paris-Roubaix.

Van der Poel will also go hunting for stage wins on appropriate stages, most likely on days with punchy parcours too hard for sprinters but not hard enough for climbers. For a man so untouchable in the Classics, it’s perhaps surprising that he only has one stage win to his name from three Tour appearances, but he has often ridden here with a future goal in mind, as will be the case this year as he builds towards the Olympics.

• Team leader: Arnaud Démare
• Objective: Stage wins
• Rider to watch: Kévin Vauquelin

With Warren Barguil having followed Nairo Quintana out the door, Arkéa-B&B Hotels are going in a fresh direction for the 2024 Tour with sprinter Arnaud Démare as their new talisman.

Having grown increasingly frustrated with the lack of opportunities provided him by his former Groupama-FDJ team, who selected him for only one Tour de France start in the last five years, Démare has moved to a team where he won’t just be picked but will command unified support behind him.

It’s hoped that as a winner of two Tour stages in the past, Démare can deliver the team their long-awaited first-ever following ten winless Tours, but does the Frenchman have the shape to do so? He hasn’t made the top ten of any race for almost four months, and recently fractured a finger at the 4 Jours de Dunkerque, plunging his Tour preparations into doubt.

It could therefore be up to others in the line-up to deliver, from which Kévin Vauquelin has shown particular potential. The 23-year-old has done everything this year, from making the top 10 at both Itzulia Basque Country and Tirreno-Adriatico, finishing second on the Mur de Huy at La Flèche Wallonne and winning a time trial at Etoile de Bessèges. He could be a contender for a variety of different stages though specialises in climbing hills and mountains.

• Team leader: Mark Cavendish
• Rider to watch: Alexey Lutsenko

At last, it's nearly time for the race that Astana Qazaqstan 's whole season has been building up towards.

Since signing Mark Cavendish in January 2023, they've made it their foremost mission to deliver the Manxman to the elusive win number 35, move clear of Eddy Merckx, and thereby become the outright record holder for most stage wins at the Tour de France.

It had initially been intended as a one-year plan, but after the heartbreak of last year’s race, where Cavendish crashed out at the end of the first week , he and the team have decided to have one last shot at history this July.

Unlike last year, when he went into the Tour off the back of a final-day victory in Rome at the Giro d’Italia, Cavendish has shown only sporadic signs of form this season, confined to smaller races. He won a stage during his first race of the season at the Tour of Colombia in February but had to wait another three months for a first victory on European roads at the Tour of Hongrie.

The Astana team is set to be built entirely around him. Veteran lead-out master Michael Mørkøv was signed exclusively to deliver him in the sprints, while Cees Bol and Davide Ballerini will sacrifice their own sprinting ambitions to form part of his lead-out train.

One rider who might be granted some freedom to ride for himself is Alexey Lutsenko . He showed great form by winning Il Giro d’Abruzzo before abandoning the Giro d’Italia and finishing seventh and eighth on GC in 2021 and 2022, respectively. He has two Tour de France GC top 10s, as well as a stage win in 2020, on his palmarès, so another top showing isn't out of the question.

• Team leaders: Pello Bilbao
• Objective: GC, stage wins
• Riders to watch: Santiago Buitrago, Matej Mohorič

What Bahrain Victorious lacks in a single stand-out GC contender, they make up for in strength in depth. Following Antonio Tiberi’s fifth place at the Giro d’Italia, they’re hoping to extend their run of top-six finishes on GC to a fifth consecutive Grand Tour and have several riders potentially capable of doing so.

Their best candidate is Pello Bilbao , based on his performance at the Tour last year and in stage races so far in 2024. He was sixth place last year and has been building nicely towards that level again this year with sixth-place finishes at Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana and Itzulia Basque Country, plus third at the UAE Tour in between.

Santiago Buitrago is poised to make his Tour debut. He brings with him considerable expectations off the back of his stage wins and top-ten finish at the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España, respectively, as well as his impressive showing at Paris-Nice earlier this year.

It’s also hoped that Jack Haig can rediscover some form ahead of the race, while even veteran Wout Poels could post a high GC finish based on his recent third and sixth-place finishes at the Tour de Hongrie and Tour of the Alps, respectively.

Poels and Bilbao were two of the three different riders to win a stage at last year’s Tour, along with Matej Mohorič, who will again be using his nous and engine to target breakaways. The Slovenian has three Tour stage wins on his career palmarès and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him add another win here.

With Phil Bauhaus , a debutant last summer, also posing a threat in the bunch sprints, Bahrain Victorious has the resources to target a win on almost every stage.

• Team leaders: Guillaume Martin
• Riders to watch: Bryan Coquard, Ion Izagirre.

For the first time in many years, Cofidis can go into a Tour de France without being badgered about questions of whether this will be the year they at last manage to claim a stage win.

By triumphing on stage 2 of last year’s edition, Victor Lafay ended the team’s 15-year drought and then Ion Izagirre added another stage a week later.

Lafay has since left for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale but Izagirre remains and is set to ride, with stage wins on hilly and mountainous days again likely to be the target.

Guillaume Martin will ride his eighth consecutive Tour de France and will be the team’s leading GC hope. He’s placed eighth, 10th, 11th and 12th in past appearances, but has never won a stage, so he may prioritise trying to take one from a breakaway.

Bryan Coquard is another rider without a Tour stage win to his name despite many near misses, including a couple of fourth-place finishes last year. He’ll be the team’s man for the bunch sprints, especially on hillier days that weaken the specialists.

While these riders bring experience, 25-year-old Axel Zingle has form and potential. He’s been consistently in contention for multiple semi-Classics over the last few months and could win from a breakaway if he picks the right move.

• Team leader: Felix Gall
• Rider to watch: Sam Bennett, Benoît Cosnefroy

In the middle of an exceptional season, in which they have already racked up more victories than they managed in the last two seasons combined, expectations are high for Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale as they head into the biggest race of the year.

Although the men who delivered stage wins (Valentin Paret-Peintre and Andrea Vendrame) and fourth overall (Ben O’Connor) at the Giro d’Italia will sit this one out as they rest and recover, the core of the other names who have made 2024 such a success are set to be present.

Benoît Cosnefroy has been the team’s biggest contributor with seven of their 23 wins (as of the end of May) and will target the hilly stages, while Dorion Godon will be a candidate in reduced bunch sprints, having won two sprint finishes at the Tour de Romandie in late April.

In the pure flat finishes, Sam Bennett will still be their main candidate, having recently shown signs of returning to form with a haul of wins and GC at the 4 Jours de Dunkerque.

Felix Gall might have had a quieter season to date, but he'll still be the team’s main man for the mountains and their GC candidate.  He finished eighth overall last year after breaking through with a series of good performances in the spring, while he'll also be hoping to replicate his breakaway stage win at Courchevel.

• Team leader: Fabio Jakobsen, Romain Bardet
• Rider to watch: Warren Barguil

For the Tour de France, DSM-Firmenich PostNL are making the unusual move of deploying the same two leaders as they did at the Giro d’Italia.

In the bunch sprints, Fabio Jakobsen will again line up as he continues to rediscover his mojo. The Dutchman still only has one win to his name (at the Tour of Turkey) since signing for the team this year, and he failed to get involved in the Giro bunch sprints before abandoning during the second week. However, the team still retains faith that he can reach the level that saw him win a stage on his Tour debut two years ago.

Romain Bardet fared better at the Giro than Jakobsen, finishing ninth overall while coming close to a stage win on Bocca della Selva. Though he has made the top 10 in all but two of the eight Tours he has finished throughout his career, his excursions in Italy may mean he targets stage wins this time instead.

With 11 wins to their name – including just one WorldTour race and only three outside the Tour of Turkey – DSM need some big results. That means that another French climber, Warren Barguil , will likely be given the freedom to attack and get into breakaways.

• Team leader: Richard Carapaz
• Rider to watch: Neilson Powless, Ben Healy

Last season was the first in EF Education-Easy Post ’s 16-year history that they did not place a rider in the top 10 of any of the Grand Tours. That run continued at the Giro d’Italia last month, where they aggressively targeted stage wins rather than GC via constant attacks, and were eventually rewarded in the final week with success from Georg Steinhauser in the Dolomites.

Nevertheless, they intend to strive to finish as high as possible at the Tour with Richard Carapaz as their leader. The 2021 podium finisher and 2019 Giro champion was signed in 2023 to do precisely that but he endured an under-par season last year and is only just showing signs of some form recently, with a stage win and seventh overall at the Tour de Romandie. 

With Carapaz’s form still uncertain, there ought to be plenty of scope for the rest of the line-up to chase their own personal ambitions. Neilson Powless , for instance, could either chase GC as he did in 2023 (when he finished 12th), or stage wins and the polka-dot jersey as he did last year.

Irish puncheur Ben Healy is set to make his Tour debut, and if his Giro debut from last year and performances in the Classics are anything to go by, we can expect him to attack at every opportunity.

Alberto Bettiol ’s form during the spring suggests he could add a Tour stage win to the one he managed at the 2021 Giro, while Marijn van den Berg has also earned a spot on the team thanks to his impressive early season performances.

• Team leader: David Gaudu
• Rider to watch: Stefan Küng

A new dawn awaits Groupama-FDJ as they embark upon the first Tour de France of the post-Thibaut Pinot era. Before retiring at the end of last year, Pinot had been the fulcrum of the team, appearing for them in all but two of the last 12 editions — sometimes with great success, other times with great heartbreak.

David Gaudu will seek to fill the void left by Pinot, as he has for several years now. Fourth overall in 2022 remains his highest finish at any Grand Tour, and though a repeat of that looks ambitious given his stuttering form this year, he’s still dreaming of a podium finish.

If Gaudu doesn’t have the legs to mount a serious GC challenge, targeting stage wins may be the team’s optimum approach, and they have plenty of riders capable of delivering on that front.

Rising star Lenny Martinez misses the race in favour of the Vuelta a España, but 21-year-old Romain Grégoire is set to make his Tour debut on the back of some very impressive results this year, including a stage win at Itzulia Basque Country

Valentin Madouas has become a recognisable face from recent Tours without quite winning a stage, though he certainly has the talent to do so. Stefan Küng will, as ever, be a candidate for both the time trials as well as select breakaways.

• Team leaders: Carlos Rodríguez
• Objective: GC
• Rider to watch: Tom Pidcock, Egan Bernal

Last year was only the second time in the last decade that Ineos Grenadiers failed to put a rider on the GC podium at the Tour de France. Even since their run of yellow jersey-winning Tours came to an end in 2020, up until then they had still managed to crack the podium through Richard Carapaz (in 2021) and Geraint Thomas (in 2022), but last year their highest finisher, Carlos Rodríguez , finished further down in fifth place.

Still, that result means Rodríguez is the obvious choice to lead the team’s 2024 GC bid, and the 23-year-old has bolstered his status with overall victory at the Tour de Romandie and second place behind Juan Ayuso at Itzulia Basque Country.

Also in the squad are other, more wildcard options for GC. Geraint Thomas would usually be a dependable candidate, but it’s unclear how fresh he will be, having dug deep to seal third place at the Giro d’Italia , while Tom Pidcock has stated that he intends to concentrate on the GC rather than stage wins, despite failing to make the top ten last year.

And what of Egan Bernal ? The 2019 champion has for the first time since his horror crash two and a half years ago shown form approaching his best, with third overall at Volta a Catalunya and top tens at Paris-Nice and the Tour de Romandie, but it remains to be seen if he can manage a sustained GC bid over three weeks.

Michał Kwiatkowski and Laurens De Plus will be on hand to help the aforementioned trio achieve their GC goals, even if the Belgian could harbour ambitions of his own after racing to an unexpected and impressive fifth overall at the Critérium du Daupihiné. 

• Team leader: Biniam Girmay, Louis Meintjes
• Rider to watch: Georg Zimmermann

Biniam Girmay returns to the Tour de France hoping for a positive turn in fortunes. So far his season has been blighted by interruptions, with promising form in the early spring classics halted by a crash at Dwars door Vlaanderen, and another crash spelling the end of his Giro d’Italia one day after finishing third in Fossano.

He’s since returned to winning ways with victory at the Circuit Franco-Belge , and looks on course to arrive at the Tour in form. As Intermarché-Wanty ’s star, the onus is on the Eritrean to make an impact and he has the chance to make history as the first-ever Black African to win a stage of the Tour de France. His consistency and versatility also make him a candidate for the green jersey.

Like Girmay, who failed to show his best self at last year’s Tour, Louis Meintjes will be hoping to return to the form that saw him finish seventh overall in 2022 rather than crash out last year.

Meintjes will be the team’s GC leader, but the rest of the line-up will have the freedom to get into break and chase stage wins, much as Georg Zimmermann (who was second on stage 10) did last year. Rouleurs like Laurenz Rex and Hugo Page might fancy their chances of winning a stage this way, too.

• Team leader: Stephen Williams
• Rider to watch: Derek Gee, Pascal Ackermann

Israel-Premier Tech 's high ambitions from 2021, when they gambled on signing Chris Froome in the hope that he could recover from his horror crash two years earlier and revive his Tour-winning form of old, have since been significantly tempered.

Now no longer a WorldTour team, they've instead depended upon a wildcard to earn entry into the Tour de France, and their hopes are limited to chasing stage wins rather than mixing it up in the battle for the yellow jersey.

Froome himself is still fighting for selection. He’s eager to avoid a repeat of last year when he was left out of the Tour line-up, but his hopes of proving himself worthy were compromised when a fractured wrist sustained during Tirreno-Adriatico forced him to miss almost three months of racing.

His compatriot Stephen Williams is enjoying a terrific season, winning both La Flèche Wallonne and the Tour Down Under. He'll therefore be a top contender for stage wins in the hilly terrain.

The team should have a presence in the sprints, where Tour debutant Pascal Ackermann aims to add to his Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España stage wins and complete the Grand Tour clean sweep.

The rest of the line-up will be made up of stage hunters such as Dylan Teuns (who won here in both 2019 and 2021), and Derek Gee . The Canadian, who last year burst onto the scene with a series of breakaway second places at the Giro d'Italia, makes his Tour debut in the form of his life after scoring a stage win and third overall at the Critérium du Dauphné .

• Team leader: Simon Yates, Dylan Groenewegen
• Riders to watch: Michael Matthews

For a second successive season, Jayco-AlUla leader Simon Yates has foregone his usual Giro d’Italia participation in order to concentrate more committedly on the Tour de France.

Last year, this approach turned out to be a success, as he came to the Tour with some of the best legs of his career, eventually finishing fourth overall, and only missing out on a podium finish by 87 seconds to his brother Adam. His build-up to this year’s Tour isn’t so encouraging, however, having not shown much form since winning the AlUla Tour in the winter.

Jayco-AlUla aren’t putting all their eggs in the single basket of Yates’ GC bid. Dylan Groenewegen will be led out in the sprints by the likes of Luka Mezgec to see if he can add to his five Tour career stage wins, having come close last year with a second and third-place finish at Moulins and Paris, respectively.

On days too hilly for Groenewegen, Michael Matthews will step up, and may also try to get into some breakaways as he did to win a stage in 2022. He looked in fantastic form this spring, placing second at Milan-San Remo and, before being relegated for deviating from his line, third at the Tour of Flanders.

• Team leader: Mads Pedersen, Tao Geoghegan Hart
• Rider to watch: Giulio Ciccone

As a team boasting a diverse range of talent, Lidl-Trek could feasibly compete for all three of the major jerseys.

For the yellow jersey, they have Tao Geoghegan Hart . He’s only done the Tour de France once in his career and is eager to target GC here while still in his prime years. Victory might seem implausible, but that was also the case when he triumphed at the Giro d’Italia in 2020.

Mads Pedersen finished a distant second to Jasper Philipsen in the points classification last year, though he did score his second stage win in as many years. He's shown the kind of excellent form throughout this year to suggest he could bridge that gap, as well as add to his stage win tally.

As for the king of the mountains, Giulio Ciccone won that classification last year and will now be present to potentially defend that title after saddle sore surgery forced him to skip the Giro d’Italia.

Lidl-Trek might even have had a prime candidate for the white jersey if Matias Skjelmose had opted to ride, but he plans to skip the Tour and save himself for a Vuelta a España overall bid instead.

• Team leader : Arnaud De Lie
• Rider to watch: Maxim Van Gils

Compared to other teams, Lotto-Dstny have a laser-focussed approach when it comes to the Tour de France. Not only will it be their first Grand Tour of the season, having opted out of the Giro d’Italia, but they have also narrow down their ambitions to focus exclusively on stage wins, having not placed a rider in the top 10 for 14 years.

They haven’t had success on these terms recently, though, with no stage win to their name since Caleb Ewan’s victories in the sprints during the 2020 edition. The Australian has led the team for the past five Tours, bringing much success initially with multiple stage wins in 2019 and 2020, but nothing in the three editions since then.

He’s now left the team for Jayco-AlUla, and taking his place as Lotto’s leader will be Arnaud De Lie . Much is hoped from the 22-year-old debutant based on his rapid rise over the past two years, and he'll be especially threatening on hillier days where the pure sprinters will struggle.

However, the Tour will be a big step up from the level of competition he’s used to, and he’s only recently r eturned to form after suffering from Lyme disease during the spring.

De Lie might be the most hyped name, but another young Belgian, Maxim Van Gils , has been the team’s best performer so far this season. He finished second on the stage to Grand Colombier last year and has since established himself as one of the very best puncheurs in the world following podium finishes at Strade Bianche and La Flèche Wallonne, and a fourth place at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

2023 super-combativity winner Victor Campanaerts is also set to ride again, though his season to date has been a quiet one.

• Team leader: Enric Mas
• Rider to watch: Rémi Cavagna

2024 has so far been another difficult season for Movistar , with Pelayo Sánchez’s stage victory at the Giro d’Italia their only win at WorldTour level all year.

That doesn’t bode well for their prospects at the Tour de France, where they have, in recent years, laboured to reach the levels of the past. They’ve now gone two successive Tours without placing a rider in the top 10, having done so in eight of the nine previous editions.

If any of their roster is to break that duck, it’ll be Enric Mas . The Spaniard has generally been one of the most dependable GC riders of his generation, making the top six in six of his last eight Grand Tour appearances.

However, he has been forced to abandon both of his last two Tours de France, with his participation last summer ending on the first day following a crash.

So far, Mas has enjoyed a solid season without causing too much of a stir, finishing fifth overall at Volta a Catalunya and sixth at the Tour de Romandie. Considering that he normally ups his game for the Grand Tours, that’s encouraging.

New signing Rémi Cavagna is a dependable name in the time trials, breakaways and in helping team leaders on the flat, though the Frenchman hasn't scored a WorldTour win of his own since 2021. Returning star Nairo Quintana won't make the race, meanwhile, after breaking his hand in a crash at the Tour de Suisse.

• Team leaders: Primož Roglič
• Riders to watch: Jai Hindley, Aleksandr Vlasov

For the 2024 season, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe signed Primož Roglič with the primary objective of winning the Tour de France.

The team might never before have made the podium at any previous edition in their 10-year history, but Roglič has the calibre to challenge for yellow, as well as the desire, having moved from Visma-Lease a Bike for that specific purpose.

The Slovenian has left it to the last minute to show the kind of form he'll need to challenge for the yellow jersey, with his Critérium du Dauphiné victory his best showing of 2024 so far. The week-long warm-up race marked his first race since the heavy crash suffered by him, Remco Evenepoel, and Jonas Vingegaard at Itzulia Basque Country.

His two stage wins at the late summit finishes at Le Collet d'Allevard and Samöens 1600 were his first since the opening day at Itzulia, though a shaky final stage showing – where he shed almost a minute to Matteo Jorgenson and only held onto yellow by eight seconds – could provoke some cause for concern. 

Roglič’s presence means last year’s leader Jai Hindley — who enjoyed a day in the yellow jersey after winning stage five in Laruns before back pain contributed to a slip down to seventh on GC — will be demoted to the role of super-domestique.

While Hindley’s form has tailed away since his impressive third-place finish at Tirreno-Adriatico, Aleksandr Vlasov might believe he has the results to justify potential co-leadership status. With a second place at Tour de Romandie, sixth at Volta a Catalunya and fifth at Paris-Nice, he has been among the team's top performers this year. At the Dauphiné, he proved a reliable and strong deputy for Roglič.

Elsewhere, the rest of the team is geared exclusively towards targeting the yellow jersey, with Champs-Elysées-winning sprinter Jordi Meeus missing out on selection as the team looks to domestiques Danny van Poppel , Nico Denz , Marco Haller , Matteo Sobrero , and Bob Jungels .

• Team leader: Remco Evenepoel
• Rider to watch: Mikel Landa, Ilan Van Wilder

In a drastic change of approach, Soudal-QuickStep have abandoned their usual Tour de France strategy of targeting bunch sprints and stage wins, and instead are going all in on Remco Evenepoel ’s push for GC.

This is set to be Evenepoel’s debut Tour, and it’s a hugely anticipated one, given the already enormous star profile he’s built for himself through many superb performances and major results including two Liège–Bastogne–Liège victories, the world title in 2022, and the GC at the Vuelta a España that same year.

His build-up has been compromised after a crash and fractured collarbone at Itzulia Basque Country stalled the momentum that had already seen him win Volta ao Algarve and finish second at Paris-Nice, but the plan remains the same.

His first race back, the Critérium du Dauphiné, saw him score a dominant time trial win, though he faded hard in the closing three mountain stages, losing 2:58 to Primož Roglič. That will be a major cause for concern heading into July.

As part of the team building around Evenepoel, Mikel Landa has been signed up as a super-domestique. The Spaniard has performed this role in the past – at Sky to help Chris Froome win the 2017 Tour de France, and at Movistar for Richard Carapaz’s 2019 Giro d’Italia triumph. Second at Volta a Catalunya and 10th at the Dauphiné suggests he has the legs to do something similar this year, too

Landa will be joined by Evenepoel’s familiar right-hand man, Ilan Van Wilder . The Belgian has ridden in support of Evenepoel many times, most notably during his triumphant Vuelta a España effort two years ago and should be in solid form, too, having placed fourth at the Tour de Romandie.

The team’s focus on GC means there will be no room for in-form sprinter Tim Merlier, despite his success at the Giro d’Italia, nor even home favourite Julian Alaphilippe, as the remaining spots instead go to domestiques including Yves Lampaert , Casper Pedersen , Louis Vervaeke and Gianni Moscon .

• Team leader: Mathieu Burgaudeau
• Rider to watch: Steff Cras

When TotalEnergies signed Peter Sagan for the 2022 season, they hoped the Slovakian would be the star name to make them protagonists at the Tour de France. His first edition for them was typically consistent, finishing in the top six of five different stages, but lacking the edge of his heyday; by the following year his powers had seriously waned, and he only made the top ten once.

Sagan now having retired, the team must embark on a new direction. They’ve struggled at the Tour in recent years, and haven’t won a stage since Lilian Calmejane in 2017.

It will be hard for them to break that duck this year. Of the four non-WorldTour entries, they probably have the weakest roster, as reflected by the fact that they’d only won three races this season as of the beginning of June.

Consequently, they’re strategy will be to buy daily tickets in the lottery that is getting into the breakaway. Mathieu Burgaudeau is a particular specialist at this, having finished second and third on stages of last year’s race, and placed second in the King of the Mountains classification at this year’s Paris-Nice riding similarly aggressively.

The likes of Pierre Latour, Anthony Turgis, Geoffrey Soupe and Alexis Vuillermoz all provide experienced options for TotalEnergies to potentially select. And though the team don’t tend to target GC anymore, Stef Cras ’ 11th place finish at the Vuelta a España last year suggests he could become their first rider to crack the top ten since Pierre Rolland in 2015 — although his participation remains up in the air due to his involvement in the horror crash at Itzulia Basque Country.

• Team leaders: Tadej Pogačar
• Rider to watch: Adam Yates, Juan Ayuso

Phase one of UAE Team Emirates ’ great ambition to win the Giro/Tour double this year with Tadej Pogačar was a success, with the Slovenian waltzing to an enormous victory at the first Grand Tour . Now, it’s time for the hard part.

Pogačar won the Giro at a canter, almost 10 minutes clear of second place as he won a staggering six stages without ever appearing to have to stretch himself. But at the Tour, he’ll be up against a much stronger field of GC candidates, none of whom have the accumulated fatigue of having already completed a Grand Tour this season – even if Evenepoel, Roglič, and Vingegaard are all making comebacks from that brutal Itzulia crash.

UAE Team Emirates provided ample support to him at the Giro, with Rafał Majka and Vegard Stake Laengen impressing in particular, but the team is set to ring in the changes with an all-new line-up at the Tour.

On paper, it’s a much stronger group of riders. In Adam Yates , they have the man who finished third last summer, even if his form this year is in more doubt having performed only in patches since winning the UAE Tour in February. Juan Ayuso provides another potential GC option, making his Tour debut on the back of a podium finish at the Vuelta a España and overall victory at Itzulia Basque Country earlier this year. 

More climbing firepower will come from João Almeida , another rider who would slot in as a GC leader at most of the other teams in the peloton. Elsewhere, Pavel Sivakov and Marc Soler bolster the climbing line-up along with Tim Wellens and Nils Politt , the latter pairing set to feature in the engine room during flatter stages.

The team will be hoping Ayuso, Sivakov, Wellens, and Politt recover well from a mass spill at the Critérium du Dauphiné, with Ayuso forced out of the race with pain in both hips as a result.

• Team leader: Alexander Kristoff
• Riders to watch: Andreas Leknessund, Magnus Cort

After making a successful Tour de France debut last year, Uno-X Mobility have been invited back by ASO as a wild card entry again.

Last year, they impressed by being active in the breakaways, with Tobias Halland Johannessen enjoying particular success with three top-six finishes. He’s set to return this year and on the back of some good form, too, having finished sixth at La Flèche Wallonne during the spring.

This time, they’ll have more strings to their bow. In new signing Andreas Leknessund , they have a rider capable of challenging for GC, even if he hasn’t yet shown the form this season that saw him finish eighth overall at the Giro d’Italia last year. And Magnus Cort brings considerable experience as a two-time former stage winner at the Tour, and will be dangerous from an intermediate stage break or reduced bunch sprint.

They will also again have Alexander Kristoff for the bunch sprints, who, though poised to turn 37 during the Tour, has been winning regularly this past month or so and could have it in him to add to his four career Tour stage wins. 

But they are also sure to be one of the main presences in the breakaways, with Jonas Abrahamsen posing a particular threat, having recently won the Brussels Cycling Classic that way.

• Team leader: Jonas Vingegaard
• Rider to watch: Sepp Kuss, Wout van Aert

As the Tour approaches, Visma-Lease a Bike are still sweating on the fitness of Jonas Vingegaard . The defending champion’s participation was plunged into doubt when he crashed out of Itzulia Basque Country in April and hasn’t raced since. He has recently returned to training at high altitude, though his exact racing level won't become apparent before the Tour.

Given the severity of that fall, the fact he has a genuine chance of returning in time feels miraculous, but doing so with the form to win the yellow jersey again will be an even bigger ask.

Prior to that crash, Vingegaard had started the season in intimidatingly good form, triumphing at both Tirreno-Adriatico and O Gran Camiño while claiming five stage wins in total, and would surely be the overwhelming favourite for yellow were it not for his fitness and form doubts. 

Should the Dane fail to recover in time, it might be up to Sepp Kuss to fill his boots. The peerless climbing super-domestique proved himself as a Grand Tour GC rider by winning the Vuelta a España last year, though he hasn’t shown anything like that form so far this year. On top of that, he abandoned the Critérium du Dauphiné before the final day of racing as he wasn't feeling 100% .

Like Vingegaard, Wout van Aert , too, is a doubt as he tries to recover in time from the injuries that ruled him out of both the Giro d’Italia and the major spring Classics, though he has returned to racing at the Tour of Norway.

He hopes to join other stalwarts of the previous yellow jersey-winning campaigns Tiesj Benoot , Dylan van Baarle and Christophe Laporte . Matteo Jorgenson will make for a very useful addition to the line-up, bringing a diverse range of talents that has this year seen him win Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen and score a surprising second overall at the Dauphiné.

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Stephen Puddicombe is a freelance writer based in Bristol. He has written for Cyclingnews since 2020, and has covered cycling professionally as a freelancer since 2013, writing for outlets such as Rouleur , Cycling Weekly and Cycle Sport , among other publications. He is the author of The World of the Tour de France, published by Sona Books. Outside of cycling he is a passionate cinephile, and a long-suffering Spurs fan.

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Taylor Swift has once again delivered an earth-shaking concert. As the pop star brought her Eras Tour to Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, tens of thousands of fans caused tremors. It is no surprise, considering it turned out to be the most highly attended concert in Scottish history. This marked the third earthquake that Taylor Swift caused with her electrifying performances. However, the seismic activity in Edinburgh was primarily recorded during three specific songs.

The popularity of these chart-toppers prompted concertgoers to dance so vigorously that it set off seismic reverberations across four miles from the venue.

Taylor Swift made the earth move under her feet again

According to a report from the British Geological Survey , the Edinburgh leg of the Eras Tour was largely driven by fans jumping and dancing. Particularly during the song ‘…Ready For It?’, the performance generated approximately 80 kW of power. As per the report, the three songs that had the most seismic impact were ‘…Ready For It?’, ‘Cruel Summer’, and ‘champagne problems’ . BGS Seismologist Callum Harrison commended the Scottish audience for upholding Scotland’s " reputation for providing some of the most enthusiastic audiences ". 

Despite the seismic activity recorded, scientists observed that the vibrations of the supposed earthquake were only felt by those in the immediate vicinity of the venue. Of all three concerts, it was the Friday night show that experienced the most seismic activity. Nonetheless, this was not the first time Swift caused an earthquake , but Scotland certainly became the first country to honor Swift’s arrival with a tram makeover.

Ahead of Taylor Swift's three shows at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh ensured that transporting fans to the concert would be as easy and thematically precise as possible.

The Taylor Swift-themed Scotland trams

In honor of the Taylor Swift Eras Tour stops in Edinburgh, the city’s tram service got a Swiftie makeover. On Wednesday, June 5th, Edinburgh Trams revealed that the trams rolling to Murrayfield Stadium, where the concerts will light up the night, have been decked out in true Taylor-fashion.

The trams were adorned with the monochrome album cover from Swift's latest studio album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'. Edinburgh Trams' official X account also marked the occasion with a brief clip of the tram's journey to and from the stadium. Seeing such affection for the pop star in Scotland, it is no surprise that fans brought about seismic levels of enthusiasm across the state. 

What do you think about the Scotland earthquake caused by Taylor Swift's Eras Tour? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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