Just wondering. Thanks!
2007-02-13 09:37:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
Maximum 189 (current rules)
i.e. 21 teams of nine (invited) plus countless numbers of support crew.
Usually not a full number start because of last minute withdrawals
PS
One whole team withdrew last year leaving twenty.(could be a source of confusion)
2007-02-13 09:59:01 · answer #1 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each team has nine riders, and there are currently 20 Pro Tour teams (a requirement for participating in the TDF), for a total of 180 riders.
The team with the winning rider starts with bib numbers 1 through 9, the second gets 11-19, the third 21-29, and so on.
Therefore, there is NEVER a #10, 20, 30, etc. on the course.
2007-02-14 01:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
21 teams of 9 riders = 189
2007-02-14 04:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by realfastbikeguy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was 198 not too long a go...now i believe 189...like Glenn B said
2007-02-13 14:48:08 · answer #4 · answered by (_)iiiiD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a list of last year's event
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_teams_and_cyclists_in_the_2006_Tour_de_France
2007-02-13 09:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by parkesmatt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 150 only counting the man the sporters.
2007-02-13 09:44:21 · answer #6 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋