2015 Tour de France: Interesting Facts and Prognostications

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Check out below for all of Active's 2015 Tour de France content. Here, you'll find interesting facts, prognostications, photos, GIFS and much more.
Can You Complete the Tour de France?
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Think you have what it takes to complete the Tour de France? Let's find out.
What Does 8,000 Calories Look Like?
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On average, a cyclist competing in the Tour de France consumes 8,000 calories in a single day. Having trouble imagining that? Let us help you out.
Drinking Beer at the Tour de France
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Did you know the initial GC leader wore a green armband? Here are 10 interesting facts about the Tour de France and how it's changed.
Top 5 GC Contenders
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This year's Tour is shaping up to be an epic battle between past champions and upstart contenders. Who will win this year's Tour de France?
7 Worst Crashes in Tour de France History
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The biggest event of the most beautiful sport has its share of horrifying moments. Check out these crashes that show the dangers of riding the Tour.
Top 4 Green Jersey Contenders
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While riders climb the mountains for their shot at the maillot jaune, other riders will sprint for the tape to don green.
Top 4 King of the Mountains Contenders
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With only one individual TT and more mountain stages, riders will decide the 2015 edition on the slopes of the Alps and Pyrenees. Which riders have a shot at winning the polka dot?