The European Broadcasting Union, the umbrella body of mainly public-service broadcasters, has announced that total viewing hours for this year’s Tour de France have risen by 10.5
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EBU retains Tour de France, Vuelta rights out to 2025
The European Broadcasting Union has retained its rights to the Tour de France and Vuelta a España ‘Grand Tour’ cycling races out to 2025.
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French government outlines enhanced security measures for Tour de France, Euro 2016
The French government has revealed that 23,000 police will be positioned at this summer’s Tour De France cycling event as part of a move to increase security amidst the threat of terrorism, while a force of more than 90,000 personnel will be deployed during Uefa Euro 2016, which also takes place in the country this year.
Dusseldorf approves bid to pursue Tour de France’s 2017 Grand Depart
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France extends state of emergency for Euro 2016, Tour de France
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