The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage BICYCLE race primarily held in France, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. The race is one of the most prestigious and well-known cycling events in the world. The vehicle used for the Tour de France is a BICYCLE or BIKE. A BICYCLE is a two-wheeled human-powered vehicle with pedals and handlebars, while a BIKE is a general term for any human-powered two-wheeled vehicle.