The ASO, which owns many of the biggest
bike races in the world, and Netflix have confirmed details of a major new
series on the Tour de France to be broadcast on the streaming service.
Netflix has already broadcast an immensely successful and enjoyable series about Formula 1, Drive to Survive. The new Tour series will be broadly similar in that it will follow the race and dive into the stories, riders and team staff involved.
ASO on Thursday issued a statement confirming the project is going ahead and that it will involve eight shows of 45 minutes each. It has also confirmed the teams that will take part, including Sam Bennett's and Ryan Mullen's Bora-hansgrohe.
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“The series will follow as closely as possible all the actors
of the Tour de France, from cyclists to team managers to understand the
multiple stakes of a race that has become a true international symbol,
broadcasted in 190 territories,” ASO said.
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“The backstages of eight iconic teams will be unveiled, from the preparation phase to the finish line: AG2R Citroën Team, Alpecin-Fenix, Bora-hansgrohe, EF Education-EasyPost, Groupama-FDJ cycling Team, Ineos Grenadiers, Team Jumbo-Visma and Team Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl.”
Yann Le Moënner, managing director of ASO, said the company was proud of the new partnership with Netflix, France Télévisions and the Tour de France teams.
“Through a narrative approach, which is additive to the competition itself, the public will be able to discover how the Tour de France represents the ultimate challenge for the competitors; in particular in terms of suffering, pushing their limits and team spirit. This project is part of our overall ambition to make our sport more accessible and meet an even wider audience.”
