Betting on the Tour de France Online

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Betting on the Tour de France Online
Samuel Kiprop
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Why Kenyans Are Hooked on Tour de France Betting

If you’ve ever explored sports betting online sites, you know the Tour de France is a punter’s paradise. Its unpredictable twists make it a go-to for casual punters in Nairobi, Mombasa or Kisumu. Betting on the overall winner is the most popular bet type (betting on the champion), but you can also spread your stakes across stages to boost your chances.

Just like you dissect team form in the English Premier League, you’ll want to study each cycling squad’s dynamics—after all, the Tour is as much a team sport as it is an individual race. Plus, with live streams everywhere and 21 jaw-dropping stages, following the action is a breeze on both desktop and mobile.

Under the watchful eye of Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB), online punters are spoilt for choice. And when it’s time to fund your bets, consider using M-Pesa for quick, secure deposits.

How to Place Bets on the Tour

When you dive into Tour de France betting, keep these three basics in mind:

  • The Tour’s intense 23-day schedule
  • The wide range of odds markets
  • A solid game plan from the start

Naturally, betting on the overall winner is a fan favourite, but check out these options too:

  • Head-to-head: Pick one rider to beat another
  • Stage winner: 21 shots at cashing in on each day’s sprint
  • Point’s jersey: Who will bag the Green Jersey?
  • Top ten: Back a dark horse to sneak into the top ten

Whether you prefer big-name favourites or underdogs, the odds markets at top online betting sites for sports hand you plenty of choice. And don’t forget to fund your play via M-Pesa for swift, fuss-free transactions.

Smart Betting Strategies for the Tour

Your best bet? Do your homework. A winning betting strategy for the Tour de France zeroes in on:

  • Rider form and fitness
  • Time trials versus mountain stages
  • Team tactics (think of it like strategy betting soccer)
  • Injury updates and weather forecasts

Avoid falling into a martingale betting strategy trap—labelling it "zero-risk" is a myth. Instead, blend sharp insight with disciplined staking to get an edge.

What Is the Tour de France?

Fondly called "Le Tour" or "La Grande Boucle," the Tour de France is a globe-topping cycling marathon run by Amaury Sports Organization. Kicking off every summer, it spans:

  • 21 epic stages
  • Around 3,500 km total (roughly 225 km per day)
  • Nearly 6 hours of daily racing

Each day crowns a stage winner, but the yellow jersey goes to the rider with the lowest cumulative time. The total prize pool sits at roughly KSh 343,407,180, with the champion pocketing about KSh 55,510,000. And yes, there are extra payouts for intermediate sprints, mountain climbs and combative spirit.

(By the way, you might greet fellow punters with "Sasa" (How are you?) or ask "Mambo?" (What’s up?). When the action heats up, hear "Poa!" (Cool!) or "Shwari!" (Calm!). And if someone’s getting annoying, just say "Achana na mimi" (Leave me alone).)

A Quick Spin Through Tour History

The maiden Tour rolled out on 01/07/1903 with 60 riders tackling six mammoth stages and a total distance of 2,428 km—averaging a punishing 405 km per day. Henri Desgrange, a sports and rugby reporter, dreamt it up to boost newspaper sales. Maurice Garin stormed to victory, but cheating scandals in 1904 led to new rules in 1905.

Apart from breaks in 1918 (Spanish flu) and during both World Wars, the Tour has been a constant. Post-WWI saw the debut of the yellow jersey (Maillot Jaune) so fans could spot the leader from afar. Today, 22 teams of nine riders each chase glory, with just two rest days over the 23-day grind.

Remember, the event often ventures beyond France’s borders—the 2022 edition even kicked off in Copenhagen, Denmark!

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