The tour de france looks so physically taxing
The The Tour de France race was first organized in 1903 to increase sales for the newspaper "L'Auto"; which is currently run by the Amaury Sport Organisation.
Haha it became so huge off of a simple promotional stunt.
Yes, indeed! And, were you aware that it has been held annually since its first edition in 1903 except when it was stopped for the two World Wars?