Tour de France 2028 to shift to June start with Champagne on the menu in home Grand Départ

The Tour de France is set to shift its start date to June in 2028, with the Grand Départ planned to take place in the Champagne region of France. The calendar change is being driven by the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, whose early cycling events are forcing a reshuffle of the traditional July schedule. This would mark a notable departure from the race's long-standing summer tradition, moving it earlier in the season to avoid conflicts with the Olympic program.