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The study "TV Demand for the Tour de France: The Importance of Stage Characteristics versus Outcome Uncertainty, Patriotism, and Doping" found that live viewership is largely driven by the specific profile of the stage (mountains vs. flat) rather than just the uncertainty of who will win.

It tracks the shift from delayed print-dominated coverage to sophisticated live broadcasting techniques—including the use of helicopters and motorbikes—that changed how audiences perceive the race. Other Notable Studies: Tours Vuelta a Francia en Vivo

As the live product improved, the value of TV broadcasting rights skyrocketed, allowing the organizers (ASO) to become the sport's most powerful actors. The study "TV Demand for the Tour de