The Tour de France Ride is an annual multiple stage bicycle race held in France and surrounding countries. It is one of the most prestigious and well-known cycling events in the world, and the term used to describe it is 'BIKE'. The race typically covers around 3, 500 kilometers (2, 175 miles) over a period of three weeks, and is divided into 21 stages. The riders compete for the yellow jersey, awarded to the rider with the lowest cumulative time.