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Tour de France in Brussels: Racing through the city

  • Editorial Team
  • July 7, 2019
  • 2 minute read

Brussels was all about cycling in last months – from the preparations to the Grand Depart, Tour de France has totally took over the city. This global event has once again put the spotlight on Brussels, bringing thousands of fans from all over Belgium and neighboring countries to come and be part of this big cycling fiesta. It was expected that Brussels will get up to 1 million people to observe Tour de France during the few days that different activities took part in and around the city.

Although some people complained about the mobility issues (car traffic was disrupted for a large part during the last few days) it is clear that majority of Brusseleirs and tourists actually enjoyed being part of this special and unique event. We share with you some beautiful photos that were shared with our #welovebrussels community. Enjoy!

Tour de France in Brussels. (c)Photo by Riccardo Attilia.
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21 Belgen aan de start en… Mike Teunissen wint (verdiend) ? ??????????? #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 ☀️??‍♂️#rondevanfrankrijk #oranje #tour #treinen ??‍♂️#tdf2019 #belgium ☀️#cycling #cyclisme #letourdefrance ?‍♀️ #grandplacebrussels #trein #geraardsbergen #wielrennen ☀️#granddepart #brussel ☀️#muurvangeraardsbergen ?‍♀️ #nederland #nederland?? #citytrip #brussels #teamccc #jumbovisma ?? #bruxellestagram #teamjumbovisma #letour #tour2019

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Go Go Go @gregvanavermaet ? #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 ☀️??‍♂️#rondevanfrankrijk #velo #tour #ronde ??‍♂️#tdf2019 #belgium ☀️#cycling #cyclisme #letourdefrance ?‍♀️ #grandplacebrussels #gregvanavermaet #geraardsbergen #wielrennen ☀️#granddepart #brussel ☀️#muurvangeraardsbergen ?‍♀️ #fahrradfahren #maillotjaune #citytrip #brussels #teamccc #cccteam ?? #bruxellestagram #yellowjersey #letour #tour2019

A post shared by Marc Denys (@marcdenys) on Jul 6, 2019 at 3:46am PDT

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I think something is happening today in #Brussels. The @letourdefrance perhaps?

A post shared by John Jedrzejewski (@johnjed1) on Jul 6, 2019 at 1:04am PDT

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And so it has begun. Grand Depart in Brussels. Tour de France 2019, first stage. Eddie Merckx himself can be seen in the car of the race director, followed by the peloton. A hour of waiting and wow! #belgium #belgique #belgie #brussels #bruxelles #brussel #welovebrussels #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 #granddepart #cycling #cyclingphotos #merckx #eddymerckx #thecannibal #admired #popular #ithasbegun #bluesky #warmday #lovelyday #goodlife #yellow #photography #photo #bluesky

A post shared by Ambrosius (@ambrosiusknaperhage) on Jul 6, 2019 at 2:25pm PDT

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Eddy! Eddy! Eddy! #legranddepart #eddymerckx #tourdefrance2019 #palaisstoclet #avenuedetervuren #brussels #welovebrussels #fujifilmxt2 #fujilover #myfujilove

A post shared by Viviane (@viviane_smekens) on Jul 6, 2019 at 12:38pm PDT

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▫️Impressionnée par la course,même si je n’ai eu que des secondes pour la voir passer. Ce peloton… il ressemble tellement à un banc de poissons !!! Un tout en mouvement continu, en ondulant… très beau▫️ – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – #tdf#tourdefrance#legranddepart#peloton#coursecycliste#eltour#erasmus#friendship#clycling#streetphotography#prettycity#brussels#visitbrussels#brusselsworld#topbrusselsphoto#brusselslife#bruoftheday#welovebrussels#ig_brussels#living_europe#capturethemoment#streetlamps#streetlight#topeuropephoto#ig_europe#beautifuldestinations#passionpassport#map_of_europe

A post shared by Marta Roquero?Bilbao?Brussels (@martabrux) on Jul 6, 2019 at 11:58am PDT

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« "The big departure", tour de france 2019, Brussels, Belgium » [3/3]. ______________________________________________________ *Fujifilm X-E3 *Fujinon 35mm _______________________________________________________ #Welovebrussels #modern_humanist #fujifilm_global #FujifilmBelgium #fujixfam #dreaminstreets #myspc #spicollective #photojournalism #mydaidia #reportagespotlight #everydayeverywhere #thestreetphotographyhub #streetphotography #revelateursmag #streetphotographers #streetscenesmag #streets_storytelling #friendsinstreets #capturestreets #Streetizm #fromstreetswithlove #under2kstreet #eyeshotmag #storyofthestreet #lensculturestreets #bcncollective #bnw_demand #zonestreet #streetfinder

A post shared by Saïd CHAARA (@saidchaara.pics) on Jul 6, 2019 at 11:43am PDT

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Tour de France / Rue de l’Ecuyer #brussels #brusselblogt #brusselslife #welovebrussels #visitbrussels #bruxelles #bxl #bxlblog #brussel #sprouttobebrussels #brussels_art #asi_es_europa #tdf2019 #tdf #tourdefrance #granddepart #eddy #eddymerckx

A post shared by Eric Ostermann ??? (@bruxelles_par_eric_ostermann) on Jul 6, 2019 at 10:48am PDT

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#ltb2019 #tdf19 #TDF2019 #TourdeFrance #Brussels #Bruxelles #GrandDepartBXL #fujifilm_xseries #fujixt3 #fuji #fujifilm #bike #bicycle #bikelife #tour #ride #france #sports #sport #belgium #visitbrussels #welovebrussels #sportsphotography #photojournalism #fujifilmx #fujifimbelgium #fujilens #fujix #fujifeed #xt3 @fujifilmeu @fujifilmbelgium @fujixlovers @letourdefrance

A post shared by Alexandros Michailidis (@alexandros_michailidis) on Jul 6, 2019 at 9:42am PDT

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#colorful #BrusselsGrandDépart #brussels #instamood #seeu #instadaily #ilovebruxelles #bxl #bruxelles #follow #igdaily #architecture #life #photooftheday #picoftheday #beautiful #iphoneonly #welovebrussels #streetphotographer #Belgique #Belgium #Europe #bruxelles #follow4follow #bruxellesmabelle #rénovation #sprouttobebrussels #2019 #printemps #shotoniphone

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Tour de France ?

A post shared by Van de Winkel Aurore (@brusselsurbanlegends) on Jul 6, 2019 at 9:16am PDT

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Le tour de France s'installe en Belgique et la Belgique lui fait la fête !106ème édition et on faite les 100 ans du maillot jaune ! Et aujourd'hui cela fait 50 ans que la légende a gagné son 1er maillot jaune!J'ai nommé Eddy Mercks ! #belgium?? #belgique #bruxellescapitale #bruxellesmabelle❤ #discoverbrussels #visitbrussels #ilovebrussels #seemybrussels #brussels #bxl #bxlmabelle #welovebrussels #bruxelas #visitbelgium #visitbelgique #brusselsgranddepart2019 #tdf2019 #cycling #lagrandeboucle

A post shared by José Cardão (@josedefc) on Jul 6, 2019 at 9:12am PDT

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Quelques minutes après le Grand Départ, c'était déjà le Grand Nettoyage… #Bruxelles #Brussel #Brussels #GrandDepart #tdf #tdf2019 #tourdefrance #letour #letourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 #letourdefrance2019 #visitbrussels @visitbrussels #welovebrussels #brussels?? #brusselsprouts #brusselslife

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Tour de France in Brussels • • • • • • • • • • • • • #tourdefrance2019 #maillotjaune #celebration #yellow #cycling #cyclisme #bicycle #velo #velojaune #brusselsbelgium #cityscape #brussels #brusselsworld #visitbrussels #bruxelles #bruxellestagram #saturday #citylife #citystreetstyle #street #streetphotography #street_photography #bluesky #fanstage #cyclist #welovebrussels #biccicleta

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Tour de France 2019 ? . . . . . #BrusselsExpress #welovebrussels #Brussels #Bruxelles #Brussel #Belgium #Belgie #Belgique #photography #visitbrussels #visitbelgium #granddepartbxl #brüssel #bruxelas #seemybrussels #bxlmabelle #Brisel #Bruksela #Bruselas #brusel #Bryssel #Brüksel #picoftheday #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 #topbrusselsphoto #topbelgiumphoto #amazing #cityviews #ilovebrussels

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#colorful #BrusselsGrandDépart #brussels #instamood #seeu #instadaily #ilovebruxelles #bxl #bruxelles #follow #igdaily #architecture #life #photooftheday #picoftheday #beautiful #iphoneonly #welovebrussels #streetphotographer #Belgique #Belgium #Europe #bruxelles #follow4follow #bruxellesmabelle #rénovation #sprouttobebrussels #2019 #printemps #shotoniphone

A post shared by Life In Brussels (@libxl) on Jul 6, 2019 at 7:07am PDT

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Just back to Brussels in time for the start of the Tour de France ??????? #granddepartbxl #granddepart #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 #Brussels #belgium #visitbrussels #welovebrussels

A post shared by Helena (@helekem) on Jul 6, 2019 at 6:21am PDT

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#TourDeFrance from my balcony ??? #AntoineDansaert #Brussels #GrandDépart #TDF2019 #SeeMyBrussels #WeLoveBrussels

A post shared by Irius (@irialestegas) on Jul 6, 2019 at 6:08am PDT

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Quand le Tour de France passe Rue Dansaert. Courage aux coureurs qui sont partis pour le longues semaines de coups de pédales. #bxlblog

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Brussels is R'Eddy for @letourbrussels ! #tdf2019 #granddepartbxl #seemybrussels #welovebrussels #tourdefrance #eddymerckx

A post shared by Amy Marshall (@only_amy_m) on Jul 5, 2019 at 2:16pm PDT

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Action? Yes indeed, one can say that. Four km to go, almost overwhelming (and scary)to see them take the corner at that speed. Very very close to me as well. Impressive is a good word I think. #belgium #belgique #belgie #brussels #bruxelles #brussel #welovebrussels #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 #granddepart #cycling #cyclingphotos #bluesky #citylife #photography #photo #warm #warmday #lovelyday #lovelytown #goodlife #yellow

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#ltb2019 #tdf19 #TDF2019 #TourdeFrance #Brussels #Bruxelles #GrandDepartBXL #fujifilm_xseries #fujixt3 #fuji #fujifilm #bike #bicycle #tour #france #sports #sport #belgium #visitbrussels #bikeracing #welovebrussels #sportsphotography #photojournalism #fujifilmx #fujifimbelgium #fujilens #fujix #fujifeed #xt3 @fujifilmeu @fujifilmbelgium @fujixlovers @letourdefrance

A post shared by Alexandros Michailidis (@alexandros_michailidis) on Jul 7, 2019 at 1:46am PDT

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Exciting weekend in Brussels. #tourdefrance #tdf2019 #bruxellesmabelle #bruxellesvie #ilovebrussels #welovebrussels #brusselslife #bruxelles #brussel #Brussels #belgique #belgium #belgie #cycling #cycle #bike #bikelife #speed #sport #sportphotography #sportbike

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They are crazy men? driving 3 weeks by bike ? to win a yellow shirt ?, it’s a prove that women are smarter, they go shopping for a day ? to the sales ??? #tourdefrance #eddymerckx #rondevanfrankrijk ??‍♂️??‍♂️??‍♂️ ??❤️ #kunstberg #montdesarts ?? #Brussel #brussels #bruselas #bruxelles #bruxelas #bryssel #brusszel #bruksela #België #belçika #belgica #Belgium #belgique #topbrusselsphoto #visitbelgium #visitbrussels #visitflanders #brusselsismyhome #welovebrussels #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #pordosol #puestadesol #coucherdesoleil #zonsondergang

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Tour de France 2019 ?‍♀️ ? ?? #Brussels #TDF2019 #Photography #Photo #Belgium #Summer #SummerPhoto #SummerPhotography #Beautiful #ILoveBrussels #ILoveBelgium #BruxellesMaBelle #Bruxelles #Brussel #België #InstaBrussels #LandscapePhotography #VisitBrussels #Colors #CanonEOS200D #Canon #CanonEOS #Flash #InstaBrussels #WeLoveBrussels #StreetLife #StreetStory #StreetStories #UrbanPhotography

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. 2e étape du 106e #tourdefrance ? /Stage 2 of Team Time Trial in#boisdelacambre . . . . . . #visitbelgium #visitbrussels #ilovebrussels #bruxellesjetaime #thisisbelgium #welovebrussels #bruxellesmabelle #ig_brussels #igersbrussels#brusselstagram #bxlove #brusselscity #brusselsbelgium #bruxellesvie #brusselslife #bestcitybreaks#ixelles#travelbelgium #tdf2019 #брюссель #турдефранс#belgium_unite #cyclisme #travelbrussels #discoverbelgium#exploreeurope #ok_myworld#ig_belgium

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@letourbrussels did not disappoint! What a great experience to have the Tour in our city! #letour #tdf2019 #tourdefrance #tdfbrussels #seemybrussels #welovebrussels

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Le tour de France . . @letourdefrance @welovebrussels @visitbrussels @traveltobrussels @huaweimobilebe @huaweimobilefr . . . #huaweimobile #huaweibelgium #huaweifeaturefriday #lovehuawei #europe_gallery #welovebrussels #bruxellestagram #travelbelgium #brusselsbelgium #belgium #ig_belgique #ig_brussels #brussels?? #belgique #atomium #great_image #justgoshoot #hdr_addiction #hdr_oftheworld #hdrstyles #hdriphonegraphy #hdr_pics #hdr_addiction

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Atome agrandi 165 milliards de fois !

A post shared by Laurent Eric Le Lay (@laurentericlelay) on Jul 7, 2019 at 9:29am PDT

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La première étape du Tour de France, c’est aujourd’hui ?????? #tourdefrance #tourdefrance2019 #vivreabruxelles #vivreàbruxelles #visiterbruxelles #visitbrussels #ilovebrussels #welovebrussels #bruxellesmabelle #bruxellesjetaime #bruxelles #brussel #brussels #bruselas #bxl #sprouttobebrussels #bxlmabelle #belgique #belgië #belgium #belgica #bruxelloise #bxlblog #ブリュッセル #ベルギー#instabrussels #brusselscity #topbelgiumphoto #maillotjaune #mannekenpis

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