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July 02:  Tour de France

7/6/2016

 
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What: The Tour de France

Where: France (final stage Paris), Spain, Andorra, and Switzerland

When: July 02 - 24, 2016

More: This year's route is 3,535km long, starting in Normandy.

Fun Fact: This is the 103rd edition of the Tour, with Chris Froome of Great Britain the defending champion.

Official: http://www.letour.com

June 29:  Mountain Bike World Championships

5/30/2016

 
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What: The UCI Mountain Bike and Trials World Championships

Where: Nove Mesto Na Morave, Czech Republic

When: June 29 - July 03, 2016

More: 12 events across men's and women's competition in mountain biking, including the signature cross-country races.

Fun Fact: The first annual Championships were held in 1990.

​Official: http://www.mtb2016nmnm.com

June 27:  Wimbledon

5/30/2016

 
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What: The All England Lawn and Tennis Club Championships

Where: Wimbledon, England

When: June 27 - July 10, 2016

More: Serbian Novak Djokovic and American Serena Williams are the defending champions of the singles competitions.

Fun Fact: 2015 set the total attendance record for for the 13 days of The Championships at 484,391

​Official: http://www.wimbledon.com

June 24: European Canoe Sprint Championships

5/30/2016

 
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What: The European Canoe Sprint Championships

Where: Moscow, Russia

When: June 24 - 26, 2016

More: Competition in canoe and kayak sprint events for men and women

Fun Fact: The “Krylatskoye” Racing Course also hosted the Canoe Sprint Worlds in 2014.

Official: http://canoemoscow2016.ru

June 20: European Fencing Championships

5/30/2016

 
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What: The European Fencing Championships

Where: Torun, Poland

When: June 20 - 25, 2016

More: Individual and team competition for men and women in foil, epee, and saber.

Fun Fact: The Old Town of Torun is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

​Official: http://www.efc2016.eu
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