XPO is back in the saddle ensuring the Tour de France gets into gear transporting the infrastructure required to make the world’s most famous cycling competition another success.
This year – the tournament’s 113th – 45 lorries and 56 drivers will travel thousands of kilometres supporting the competition, including loading, race operations and unloading. Departing trucks will average 2,786km, while arriving trucks will average 2,592km.
XPO Logistics is also supporting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, the women’s version of the Tour, which will ascend the fearsome Mont Ventoux for the first time in its history.
The gruelling race will cover more than 3,321km over 21 stages through Spain and France, spanning seven regions and 29 départements. This year’s race will begin in Barcelona with the first opening-stage team time trial in 55 years.
XPO will rely on HVO biofuel to power its fleet and provide a more sustainable transport solution, cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 90%.
Guillaume Col, president – Europe, XPO Logistics, said: “The Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift are cultural cycling icons, and it makes us very proud to be once again a key part of the incredibly complex and enjoyable logistical challenge.
“We always have the very best drivers and teams working on these events, who consistently deliver where it matters most: precision, agility and absolute reliability. When the world’s biggest cycling race moves every day, they need a partner they can count on – and that’s exactly what we provide.”
The Tour de France gets underway on 4 July.
