Étape 1 : Lille Métropole/Lille Métropole
Stage 1: Lille Métropole/Lille Métropole (184.9 km, flat)
A stage that should not escape the sprinters and will leave little chance for the breakaways, who will be able to concentrate on the polka dot jersey on the Cassel and Mont Noir climbs. The last sprinter to wear yellow at the end of the first stage is Alexander Kristoff, during the 2020 Tour. Le Nord is a large sports department, particularly for cycling. Its prefecture, Lille, is a stopover town for the 19th time.