As of 2024, Mark Cavendish held the record for the most stage wins in the Tour de France, with a total of 35. Meanwhile, second-placed Eddy Merckx held the record for the most overall Tour de France wins along with three other riders.

As of 2024, the Tour de France had been won by French riders more than any other country, with the host nation winning on 36 occasions. Belgium ranked second, with 18 wins in total, while Spain ranked third.

As of 2024, Sylvain Chavanel had participated in more Tour de France competitions than any other cyclist, entering ** times between 2001 and 2018. Meanwhile, ***** riders have participated on ** occasions: George Hincapie, Jens Voigt, and Stuart O'Grady.

As of 2024, Belgium's Eddy Merckx had spent more time in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France than any other rider, with 96 days in total. The iconic jersey is worn by the leader of the race.

In 2024, the winner of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar, maintained an average speed of around ***** kilometers per hour. The Slovenian cyclist also won the famous event in 2021, with an average speed of ***** kilometers per hour.