On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Lille kicked off the iconic Tour de France with a first stage of 184.9 km. At the finish, Belgian Jasper Philipsen emerged victorious and donned the very first yellow jersey. Relive the special edition of our 19/20 journal here.
Jasper Philipsen is the winner of this first stage! On Saturday, July 5, the riders set off from the esplanade of the Champ de Mars to complete a challenging course around the capital of Flanders before returning to cross the finish line in Lille.
Several crashes occurred during this first stage: at the top of Mont Cassel, Benjamin Thomas and Mattéo Vercher, in the lead, were competing for the best climber point, when Benjamin Thomas fell, dragging his competitor with him. They both got back up without harm, but were caught up by the peloton. Both riders still finished on the podium at the finish, the first to wear the polka dot jersey for best climber and Vercher to receive the Combativity Prize.
Another crash, with more serious consequences, was that of Italian Filippo Ganna, resulting in the first abandonment of the 2025 Tour de France. One of the favorites for the time trial fell 132 km from the finish and took some time to get up, visibly dazed, and eventually abandoned.
This mostly flat stage, except for the climbs at Notre-Dame de Lorette, Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais) peaking at 165 m, Mont Cassel (144 m) and Mont Noir (143 m) at kilometer 140, provided sprinters with a great opportunity to shine, while the northern public, who came in large numbers, ensured a festive atmosphere throughout the route.
With this victory, Jasper Philipsen takes the very first yellow jersey of this 112th edition, setting the stage perfectly for the days ahead. Tomorrow, the peloton will head towards Boulogne-sur-Mer, starting from Lauwin-Planque, for a second stage that already promises new twists and turns.
Also read: Tour de France 2025: schedules and traffic, everything you need to know about the stages on July 5, 6, and 7
This is the fifth time since its creation in 1903 that the Tour starts from our region: Lille (1960 and 1994), Roubaix (1969), and Dunkerque (2001).
Also read: MAP. Tour de France 2025: from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, route and schedule of the stage on July 6
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The Tour de France 2025 will take place from July 5 to July 27, with a Grand Departure from Lille and a traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The route of this 112th edition, entirely in France, covers 3,320 km spread over 21 stages, including two individual time trials and five mountaintop finishes. Jasper Philipsen remporte la première étape du Tour de France le 5 juillet à Lille, endossant ainsi le maillot jaune. Les étapes clés comprennent l’ascension du Mont Ventoux le 22 juillet, suivie des arrivées en altitude à Courchevel (Col de la Loze) le 24 juillet et à La Plagne le 25 juillet, promettant un final spectaculaire dans les Alpes. Revivez l’édition spéciale de notre journal ici 19/20. Tour de France 2025: From Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, Route and Schedule for the Stage on July 6th
The Tour de France 2025 will take place from July 5th to July 27th, with a Grand Depart from Lille and a traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. The route for this 112th edition, entirely within France, covers a total of 3,320 km spread across 21 stages, including two individual time trials and five summit finishes. Key stages include the ascent of Mont Ventoux on July 22nd, followed by finishes at altitude in Courchevel (Col de la Loze) on July 24th and La Plagne on July 25th, promising a spectacular finale in the Alps.
On Saturday, July 5th, 2025, Lille kicked off the iconic Tour de France with a first stage covering 184.9 km. At the finish, Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen claimed victory and donned the first yellow jersey. Relive the special edition of our journal here at 19/20.
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