Tour de France live stream: how to watch today's cycling free online from anywhere

Over the cobbles, along the gravel, up the mountains - the challenges facing the riders in the 2018 Tour de France are unrelenting. And they're only just around the halfway mark! At least getting hold of a live stream is much easier, and we're here to tell you how you can keep up with all of this year's Tour de France via a free stream.

As is ever the case, it's still really difficult to quite grasp who the favorites of the Tour de France at this relatively early stage. We've so far seen impressive performances from the likes of Greg Van Avermaet, Alejandro Valverde and a British rider from Team Sky called...Geraint Thomas. But Chris Froome is still loitering with intent, with a fourth consecutive Tour in his sights.

There aren't many sporting events more evocative and iconic than the Tour De France. Even for non-cycling nuts, Le Tour is one of those transcendent sporting events that captures the hearts of general sports enthusiasts around the world. With exhilarating races that weave through stunning terrain, from the coast to the mountains and beyond, sporting spectacles don't get much better than Le Tour de France.

It may not be the longest, but the route for the the 2018 Tour looks to be one of the most testing in years, with tight, cobbled roads and coastal winds testing the riders before they even get to the gruelling stages of the Pyrenees and the Alps. Don't miss out on the drama of the Tour de France 2018 – scroll down to see where you can find a live stream of the race for free, wherever you are in the world.

Why this year's Tour de France will be the smartest yet

Use a VPN to live stream the Tour de France 2018 from anywhere for FREE

If you don't have easy access to watch the Tour de France in your country but want to catch the coverage, the best way to watch it for free is to download and install a VPN. That way you can log in to a region that is broadcasting the tour. For those seeking English coverage, your best bet is to connect to UK servers and stream ITV4 via the ITV Hub. And it's really easy to do: