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Is the Amaury Family, Owners of the Tour de France, Hurting Cycling?

NYT > Business·July 24, 2026
Is the Amaury Family, Owners of the Tour de France, Hurting Cycling?

The Amaury family, owners of the Tour de France, are facing criticism for their refusal to share the $170 million in media revenue with sponsors and riders. This decision has sparked concerns that the family's resistance is harming the sport of cycling as a whole. Sponsors and riders argue that the lack of revenue sharing is dooming the sport, leading to financial struggles for many involved. The Amaury family's control over the Tour de France has become a point of contention in the cycling community.

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