The Tour de France is one the most popular sporting events in the world; millions of people line the route to catch a glimpse of the famous Yellow Jersey and billions more watch on TV.
But who knew that dogs have quite a penchant for cycling, too! Check out these pups who love to put pedal to the metal.
1. For newbies, getting on the bike can be tricky
2. If you succeed, reaching the pedals is a whole other thing
3. But it turns out they make better passengers than pedallers
4. And they can be incredibly high maintenance
“Do we really need to carry all these doggy treats up that huge mountain?”
5. However, this pup’s aerodynamic ‘tuck’ shows potential
6. This peloton is doing so well… oh, no, there’s been a crash!
7. All those expensive carbon frame bikes to ogle…
8. And a nail-biting sprint finish
9. When the race is finally over you can lap up the crowd’s admiration
Given the level of talent, it might be a while before we see one of these pups take on the demands of the gruelling Tour de France. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cycle ride with your pup. Check out our 5 tips to make sure you and your dog ride safely.