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Tour de France 2024 The beauty, the battle, the bikes

Shimano-supported riders Biniam Girmay and Remco Evenepoel won the Green and White jersey, respectively, at the Tour de France 2024. The competition was fierce, and the road was long and perilous. It takes a profound athlete to brave the mammoth challenge of the Tour de France. And it takes a special… je ne sais quoi… to come out on top with a jersey.

Congratulations to the riders and their teams at Intermarché-Wanty and Soudal Quick-Step on their achievements. And indeed, a huge hand to all the stage winners—with 20 out of 21 stages won on DURA-ACE R9200.

Although the Tour is over, we’d like to stay in the vibe just a while longer and share some of the WorldTour bike builds and some gorgeous shots from our photographers on the ground: Joris Knapen and Léon van Bon.

Intermarché-Wanty

Cyclists sprinting to the finish line in a road race, with one cyclist celebrating energetically.

Green Jersey winner Biniam Girmay’s setup includes the DURA-ACE R9200 groupset, with some additions to match his personal style. From being a rising star in the Eritrean national team, Girmay came away with a significant stage win at the Giro d’Italia. Followed by three stage victories and the Green Jersey at this year’s Tour de France!

With fans from all over and back home cheering Bini on, it is great to see this champion spread the positive joy of cycling with the world in grand style.

Close-up of a bicycle's handlebar and gear shifter with green handlebar tape and text 'Dura-Ace' and 'Cube'

Person working on the disc brake of a green Cube bicycle

Shimano derailleur on Cube bicycle with rear wheel and cassette

Green Cube road bike with Newmen wheels parked against a white wall

Close-up of a bicycle crankset and chain on a green bike

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-34

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-S (160mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

Soudal Quick-Step

Cyclist climbing a mountain road with cheering fans in the background

What a way to start your first year at the Tour de France! Remco Evenepoel displayed pure class and grit as he stayed in the mix until the end, contending not just for the White Jersey, but the famed Yellow Jersey to boot! He did supremely well to deliver the White Jersey for Soudal Quick-Step.

Close-up of a Dura-Ace bicycle brake lever with white handlebar tape

Specialized S-Works racing bike with Roval wheels on a bike stand

Close-up of a Dura-Ace bicycle crankset and pedals

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-34T

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-S (160mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

Alpecin-Deceuninck

Cyclists sprint to the finish line with the leading rider celebrating victory in a crowded race

With spectacular lead-outs from the World Champion himself, Mathieu van der Poel, Jasper Philipsen was able to handily secure sprint victories at stages 10, 13, and 16.

Modern Canyon road bike with two water bottles, parked against a wall

Close-up of a Vittoria tire and Dura-Ace wheel on a bicycle

Close-up view of a bicycle gear cassette and derailleur.

Close-up of Dura-Ace bicycle derailleur and gear mechanism

Close-up of a bicycle wheel hub with disc brake rotor

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-30

• Wheels: WH-R9270-C50-TL

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Pedals: PD-R9100

Team Jayco AlUla

Three cyclists in orange jerseys celebrate with a joyful embrace during a race.

Dutch Champion Dylan Groenewegen rode his way to victory at stage 6 in Dijon! Brilliant and daring, he showed his champion spirit to the fullest. Big congrats to team Jayco-Alula.

White racing bike with Cadex wheels and blue water bottles

Close-up of a bicycle drivetrain with Shimano components and two water bottles mounted on the frame

Close-up of Dura-Ace bike crankset and pedal

Close-up of a bicycle disc brake with colorful fork design

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-30

• Wheels: WH-R9270-C50-TL

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Pedals: PD-R9100

Team dsm-firmenich PostNL

Two cyclists celebrating as they cross the finish line in a race, with cheering fans in the background

This bike helped Romain Bardet win the opening stage from Florence to Rimini with a powerful performance by team dsm-firmenich PostNL.

Scott racing bike with dsm-firmenich branding parked in front of a car.

Close-up of a bicycle rear derailleur and gear cassette

Close-up of a Dura-Ace bike crankset and chainring on a bicycle

Close-up of a bicycle's rear derailleur and gear cassette

Close-up of a bicycle wheel and frame with Vittoria Zoover and Dura-Ace branding

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-34

• Wheels: WH-R9270-C36-TL

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-S (160mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Pedals: PD-R9100

Groupama-FDJ

Cyclist in blue racing jersey high-fiving cheering crowd during mountain road race

A valiant effort from Quentin Pacher and indeed all the riders of Groupama-FDJ. Equipped with the gorgeous Wilier Filante SLR, the team came away with a few close calls, and an excellent performance.

Racing bicycle with Wilier branding against a cement wall

Cleaning a bicycle chain with water and a brush under Shimano and Continental logos

Close-up of a person cleaning a soapy bicycle chainring with a brush

Close-up of a Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur and bicycle chain

Close-up of Dura-Ace rear disc brake on a bicycle with Continental branding

Road bike leaning against a pink wall near a no parking zone

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-34

• Wheels: WH-R9270-C50-TL

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-S (140mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Pedals: PD-R9100

INEOS Grenadiers

Cyclist in red jersey riding a Pinarello bike during a race

It was tough going for the team at INEOS Grenadiers. They stayed in the fight until the end, with a well-earned shoutout for a hard tour, well done.

Pinarello racing bike with water bottles and race number 31

Close-up of a bike derailleur and cassette on a road bike

Close-up of bicycle handlebars and brake levers with a blurred background

Close-up of a Shimano Dura-Ace crankset and chain on a bicycle

Close-up of a bicycle wheel with Dura-Ace C60 branding and an orange fork

• Groupset: DURA-ACE R9200 12-speed Disc Brake Di2

• Front chainring: 54/40T

• Cassette: 11-34

• Wheels: WH-R9270-C50-TL

• Front rotor: RT-CL900-S (160mm)

• Rear rotor: RT-CL900-SS (140mm)

• Pedals: PD-R9100

Shimano Neutral Service at the Tour

Blue Shimano car with bicycles on roof rack driving on a rural road under a partly cloudy sky

Professional cycling is a year-round pursuit. Not just for the athletes. The organization around each race is filled with dedicated people, ensuring each race and stage is well-prepared, safe, and fair. The mechanics and riders of Shimano Neutral Service play a key role in providing fundamental service at more than 560 race days every year.

Few events are as well-publicized and globally popular as the Tour de France. It is the biggest stage in the world. Not just for the athletes. The stellar mechanics from the Neutral Service team deliver a WorldTour-worthy performance each race day, fueled by a fair mix of adrenaline, technical savvy and a sincere love of the sport.

Man in blue shirt adjusting bicycles on a car roof rack

Cyclist in blue and white gear racing uphill with cheering crowd and support vehicle in the background

Cyclist in red jersey holding blue bottle next to support vehicle during a race

Person in Shimano attire carrying a bicycle wheel next to a blue car loaded with bikes

Motorcyclist riding through mountainous landscape with a spare tire mounted on the bike

For the love of the sport

The advent of DURA-ACE continues to make its mark on the WorldTour, empowering and supporting talented riders on their way to Find THEIR Fast on the road. Its innovative design and superior performance inspire us all to push our limits and strive for excellence.

The spirit of cycling is known for its share of drama, dedication, and… derailleurs. Yet, when we think of the cycling world today, we see the smiling faces of riders, mechanics, and fans sharing these life-defining moments. To draw a line from each inspired rider, young and old, to the moment Shozaburo Shimano opened the doors of Shimano Iron Works in Sakai in 1921 is simply extraordinary.

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