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Berlin Joins German Bid to Host Tour de France Grand Départ — Paris Talks Set for Monday

Berlin is reviewing costs, contracts and risks before making any commitment.

Overview

  • Berlin has formally joined the multi-state initiative with Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia and the federal government to pursue a Grand Départ in Germany.
  • Representatives of the bid will meet Tour organiser A.S.O. in Paris on Monday to negotiate the basis for an official application.
  • Organisers now consider both 2029 and 2030 viable after initially favouring 2030, while Tour director Christian Prudhomme has publicly signalled a preference for 2029 tied to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
  • The Senate Department for the Interior and Sport says it is assessing contractual obligations, potential costs and financial risks, including work on a funding plan.
  • Planners anticipate roughly four days of racing in Germany with a Berlin start if the bid proceeds, with a formal announcement expected after the Paris talks.