Tour de France Postponed br Due to Coronavirus Pandemic The race was originally slated to begin June 27 br and a new date has not yet been decided on. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed br the cancellation of the three-week event. In a speech this week, he added br that large public gatherings have br been delayed until mid-July. Race organizers, br via 'USA Today' Not since 1946 has the br world's most famous bike br race seen a cancellation. French Sports Minister Roxana Mărăcineanu br has pitched having the tour held br without fans on the sidelines. According to 'USA Today,' organizers br probably will not support the idea. Borders would also need to be open br and confinement rules have most likely br disturbed training regimens.