Germany Secures Preferred 2029 Tour de France Grand Départ Over Slovenia

Slovenia had been hopeful about hosting the Grand Départ of the 2029 Tour de France. Backed by star rider Tadej Pogačar, the nation had positioned itself as a key player in the cycling world for a decade.

However, ASO’s latest assessments and Germany’s robust economic proposal pushed Slovenia’s bid to the sidelines. Germany shifted the start to 2029, becoming the preferred candidate and dimming Slovenia’s hosting aspirations.