# 1903 Tour de France: The Birth of a Legendary Race

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Podcast: [Daily Sports History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/daily-sports-history-6690798)
Published: 2026-07-21T04:35:02+00:00
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## Resource

Join us on Daily Sports History as we journey back to the inaugural 1903 Tour de France, the race that started it all. Learn about the grueling stages, the courageous cyclists, and how this historic event laid the foundation for the world's most famous cycling race. Discover the origins and impact of the Tour de France on sports history. Buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/dailysportz Newsletter: https://substack.com/@dailysportshistory?r=3en496&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=light DailySportsHistory.com Email: dailysportshistory@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory Twitter: twitter.com/dailysportshis Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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