The term 'COMPETED IN THE TOUR DE FRANCE' can be solved by the crossword solutions 'BIKED' (5 letters) and 'CYCLED' (6 letters). Biking and cycling are both forms of transportation that involve the use of a bicycle. The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while occasionally passing through nearby countries. Therefore, competing in the Tour de France involves biking or cycling for long distances over multiple days.