A slow shutter captures the Tour de France at full speed
Summary
The final stage of the 2026 Tour de France was held in Paris due to wildfires in southwestern France. Photographer Thibault Camus captured the fast speed of the cyclists using a slow shutter camera technique on the famous Champs-Élysées street.Key Facts
- The 2026 Tour de France race was shortened and only held in Paris because of wildfires.
- Cyclists raced on the last stage after traveling over 3,000 kilometers in total.
- This edition was the fastest Tour de France ever recorded.
- The photographer used a slow shutter speed (1/30th of a second) to show motion blur and speed.
- The photo was taken at the Place de la Concorde, near the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
- The image captures cyclists leaning into a curve while riding over cobblestone streets.
- The bottom-ranked cyclist this year was as fast as the 2020 race winner.
- The photo shows both the blur of movement and the shaking of the bike and rider together.
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