FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014
NBC SPORTS GROUP PRESENTS LIVE AND PRIMETIME COVERAGE OF THE 101st TOUR DE FRANCE
All 21 Stages Live on NBC or NBCSN
Live Race Coverage Begins with Stage 1 on Sat., July 5, at 6 a.m. ET on NBCSN
Nightly Tour Primetime Show on NBCSN
Exclusive Features Available on NBC Sports Tour de France Live
STAMFORD, Conn. – July 2, 2014 – NBC Sports Group presents live and primetime coverage of each stage of the 101st Tour de France, the world’s most prestigious and grueling cycling race, on NBC, NBCSN, and the NBC Sports Tour de France Live mobile app. Daily live coverage of the Tour de France begins Saturday, July 5, at 6 a.m. ET on NBCSN with Stage 1, and continues each night with the Tour Primetime show featuring a look at the day’s most compelling action with new analysis, interviews, and updates. Coverage culminates with the final stage Sunday, July 27, at 9 a.m. ET on NBCSN.
The 2014 Tour de France features nine new stage cities, including a return to England for the first time since 2007. Chris Froome (Team Sky) looks to defend his 2013 Tour de France title against two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador (Tinkoff-Saxo), and 25-year-old American Andrew Talansky (Garmin-Sharp), who topped both Froome and Contador to win the 2014 Critérium du Dauphiné.
NBC Sports Group’s coverage features:
- All 21 stages live on NBC or NBCSN and NBC Sports Tour de France Live
- NBCSN, the primary home of the Tour de France, offers live coverage throughout the race, with Tour Primetime, a nightly studio show
- NBC features coverage of Stages 1 (Leeds to Harrogate) and 2 (York to Sheffield) from the UK Saturday, July 5, at 2 p.m. ET and Sunday, July 6, at 4 p.m. ET, respectively; and live coverage of Stage 8 (Tomblain to Gérardmer La Mauselaine) on Saturday, July 12, at 8 a.m. ET; plus a special review show on Sunday, July 22 at 2 p.m. ET recapping the final stages of the epic race
COMMENTATORS
Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen, the voices of cycling, will call the race action for the live shows with reporters Steve Schlanger, Carolyn Manno, and Steve Porino (‘Inside-the-Race’). Todd Harris will host nightly studio coverage with analysts Bob Roll and Christian Vande Velde.
PRODUCTION
NBCSN will utilize several production features, including a pointer feature which will easily identify and focus on one rider in the peloton; exclusive, in-depth profiles and features on teams and riders; and an onscreen predicted time for the peloton riders who are trying to catch the leading riders. Coverage will also include reporting from the road via ‘Inside-the-Race’ correspondent Porino, who will offer updates on race situations from aboard a motorcycle on the course.
DIGITAL COVERAGE
NBC SPORTS TOUR DE FRANCE LIVE: NBC Sports Group will surround its linear coverage with extensive digital coverage, including two premium-subscription products, one for desktops, and one for mobile devices and tablets.
NBC Sports Tour de France Live for desktops offers live streaming video of every stage online in full HD, with the ability to pause, rewind and slow-mo the video. While watching live coverage, viewers will also have access to a live GPS tracking map to follow the riders’ progress and to see an enhanced interactive map for each stage. Also, subscribers can personalize their Tour experience by choosing their favorite riders and teams to track throughout the Tour.
To experience the Tour de France on-the-go, fans can also separately purchase the NBC Sports Tour de France Live mobile and tablet app, which is available for iPhone and iPad, as well as Android devices. All the features of the NBC Sports Tour de France Live online experience for desktops will be mirrored in the NBC Sports Tour de France Live app, including live video of every stage. The app is sold separately from the online product.
Additional elements available to cycling fans at NBCSports.com and through the app, are listed below.
Before the Tour:
- Stage-by-stage descriptions and previews, featuring historical stage and technical information and travelogue vignettes
- Breakdown of top contenders
- The best of the 2013 Tour de France
During the Tour:
- Full stage replays
- Recaps and highlights of each stage
- Route previews, course and stage maps, elevation profiles and stage descriptions
- Interviews with the top riders
- Live stage results and detailed standings
- Rider profiles by country and team
- Live news stream during every stage
- Photo slideshows
- Tour de France Twitter stream, which will showcase the top race authorities, including riders, analysts, officials and fans
SOCIAL MEDIA
Fans can also keep up with the Tour de France through NBC Sports Group’s social media platforms throughout the race.
Content will include:
- Behind-the-Scenes and News: Fans can receive exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, interviews, video clips, up-to-date news reports and stories from around the cycling world through the NBC Sports Cycling Facebook page and @NBCSNCycling on Twitter.
Telecast Schedule (subject to change, all times ET):
| Date | Time | Coverage | Network |
| Sat., July 5 | 6 a.m. – Noon | Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sat., July 5 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate | NBC |
| Sat., July 5 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 1: Leeds to Harrogate | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 6 | 6 a.m. – Noon | Stage 2: York to Sheffield (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 6 | 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Stage 2: York to Sheffield | NBC |
| Sun., July 6 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 2: York to Sheffield | NBCSN |
| Mon., July 7 | 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Stage 3: Cambridge to London (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Mon., July 7 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 3: Cambridge to London | NBCSN |
| Tues., July 8 | 7:30 a.m. – Noon | Stage 4: Le Tourguet – Paris – Plage to Lille Métropole (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Tues., July 8 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 4: Le Tourguet – Paris – Plage to Lille Métropole | NBCSN |
| Wed., July 9 | 7:30 a.m. – Noon | Stage 5: Ypres – Arenberg Porte du Hainaut (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Wed., July 9 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 5: Ypres – Arenberg Porte du Hainaut | NBCSN |
| Thurs., July 10 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 6: Arras to Reims (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Thurs., July 10 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 6: Arras to Reims | NBCSN |
| Fri., July 11 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 7: Épernay to Nancy (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Fri., July 11 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 7: Épernay to Nancy | NBCSN |
| Sat., July 12 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 8: Tomblain to Gérardmer La Mauselaine (LIVE) | NBC |
| Sat., July 12 | Midnight – 3 a.m. | Stage 8: Tomblain to Gérardmer La Mauselaine | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 13 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 9: Gérardmer to Mulhouse (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 13 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 9: Gérardmer to Mulhouse | NBCSN |
| Mon., July 14 | 7 a.m. – Noon | Stage 10: Mulhouse to La Planche des Belles Filles (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Mon., July 14 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 10: Mulhouse to La Planche des Belles Filles | NBCSN |
| Tues., July 15 | 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Rest Day | NBCSN |
| Wed., July 16 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 11: Besançon to Oyonnax (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Wed., July 16 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 11: Besançon to Oyonnax | NBCSN |
| Thurs., July 17 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 12: Bourge-en-Bresse to Saint-Étienne (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Thurs., July 17 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 12: Bourge-en-Bresse to Saint-Étienne | NBCSN |
| Fri., July 18 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 13: Saint-Étienne to Chamrousse (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Fri., July 18 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 13: Saint-Étienne to Chamrousse | NBCSN |
| Sat., July 19 | 7 a.m. – Noon | Stage 14: Grenoble to Risoul (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sat., July 19 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Stage 14: Grenoble to Risoul | NBC |
| Sat., July 19 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 14: Grenoble to Risoul | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 20 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 15: Tallard to Nímes (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 20 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 15: Tallard to Nímes | NBCSN |
| Mon., July 21 | 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | Rest Day | NBCSN |
| Tues., July 22 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 16: Carcassonne to Bagnéres-de-Luchon (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Tues., July 22 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 16: Carcassonne to Bagnéres-de-Luchon | NBCSN |
| Wed., July 23 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 17: Saint-Gaudens to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Wed., July 23 | 1 a.m. – 3 a.m. | Stage 17: Saint-Gaudens to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d’Adet | NBCSN |
| Thurs., July 24 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 18: Pau to Hautacam (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Thurs., July 24 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 18: Pau to Hautacam | NBCSN |
| Fri., July 25 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 19: Mauboutguet Pays du Val d’Adour to Gergerac (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Fri., July 25 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 19: Mauboutguet Pays du Val d’Adour to Gergerac | NBCSN |
| Sat., July 26 | 8 a.m. – Noon | Stage 20: Bergerac to Périgueux (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sat., July 26 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 20: Bergerac to Périgueux | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 27 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Stage 21: Évry to Paris Champs-Élysées (LIVE) | NBCSN |
| Sun., July 27 | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Tour de France Review Show | NBC |
| Sun., July 27 | 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. | Stage 21: Évry to Paris Champs-Élysées | NBCSN |
*Start time to be confirmed.
–NBC SPORTS GROUP–
