The Grand Boucle is back

From the Med to the mountains, get set for a chaotic first week of racing with our comprehensive guide. [Rapha](   [SHOP   ]( [RIDE  ]( [STORIES]( YOUR GUIDE TO THE TOUR DE FRANCE: WEEK 1 This weekend sees the much-anticipated return of the world’s greatest cycling race. Over the coming days, the peloton will be winding their way from the Med to the Massif Central, and to help you keep on top of the action, we’ve compiled a stage-by-stage analysis of who and what to look out for. [READ THE GUIDE]( EF GONE RACING THE MAKING OF MARTÍNEZ After a breakout win at the Dauphiné earlier this month, we catch up with EF Pro Cycling’s Dani Martínez to reflect on the biggest win of his racing career so far, and look forward to what awaits in the next three weeks. [MEET MARTÍNEZ]( WOMEN’S 100 PRO ROUTES Ever wondered where the pros go to ride? Ahead of the Rapha Women’s 100 on 6th September, we asked the riders of CANYON//SRAM for their favourite 100km routes. From the Côte d'Azur to the Peak District, check out their rides on our interactive map for some inspiration ahead of the big day. [SEE THE ROUTES]( WOMEN’S 100 JOOLS’ JOURNAL With the big day now just a week away, author Jools Walker, who completed the Women’s 100 for the first time last year, allays your pre-ride nerves, suggests some tricks and tips and explains the elation that comes only at the end of a century ride. [READ MORE]( RAPHA CUSTOM THE ONLY CHOICE ON RACE DAY Our Custom kit is relied upon by cyclists the world over to provide unrivalled performance when it counts. For Justin Williams and the Legion of Los Angeles cycling team, they choose Rapha Custom to help them in their mission to increase diversity and inclusion within the sport.  Made using the latest fabric technologies and rider-inspired features, the fully customisable range worn by the team is now available to you. Get started on your design using our online tool. [DESIGN YOUR KIT]( …AND FINALLY As the Tour finally gets underway this weekend, who will wear yellow into Paris is anyone’s guess. There’s even some contention over who wore the yellow jersey first of all, as this story label explains… [Image] [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [View in web browser]( [Click here]( to update your language and communications preferences or unsubscribe. Telephone: [+44 (0) 207 485 5000](tel:+4402074855000) | Email: enquiries@rapha.cc Rapha Racing Ltd is registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 04849594. Registered office: Imperial Works, 18 Tileyard St, London N7 9AH, United Kingdom. [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies](