Tour de France 2022 – How to watch Stage 1 on Friday, TV and live stream details, timings and route map

Welcome to… Denmark?! The most northerly Grand Depart in Tour de France history kicks off cycling's most famous race. Stage 1's pan-flat opening time trial does not rise higher than 15 metres above sea level although it has no fewer than 23 tight turns packed into just over 13km of riding in the centre of Copenhagen.

Ad/> If Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) will be favourite to don a career-first yellow jersey on his Tour debut, then Kasper Asgreen (Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) could give the local crowds something to cheer should the Italian specialist have a bad day. Tour de France'The major difference' — Wiggins on big change which makes Ganna favourite for stage 117 HOURS AGO Every second is going to count, and you can guarantee Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) will know that after his 2020 heartbreak against the clock.

Can he take a small chunk out of defending champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) on a course that should favour him more than his mountain-loving fellow Slovenian? It's a big opportunity for Geraint Thomas too as he bids to assert himself as the dominant force in Ineos Grenadiers' three-pronged leadership team. Will he see off Dani Martinez and Adam Yates to edge closer to the nod? Giro d’Italia team guide: Star riders, memorable moments, which Italian food are they? Maglia rosa guide – Who will win the Giro d’Italia’s fight for pink? HOW CAN I WATCH THE TOUR DE FRANCE ON TV AND LIVE STREAM? Each and every stage will be broadcast in its entirety on Eurosport, and GCN+, bookended by The Breakaway, presented by Orla Chennaoui and featuring regular contributions from pundits Robbie McEwen, Adam Blythe and Dan Lloyd.