Wheels in motion for Le Tour's return

Amateur and professional cyclists are gearing up for the return of the Tour de France to China.

The 2018 edition of Le Tour de France Events will be comprised of a number of etapes (stages) for amateurs - one of which is confirmed for Sept 23 in Beijing - and a Criterium for pros on Nov 17 in Shanghai.

First organized in 1903, the Tour de France is cycling's biggest and most famous road race, and since last year organizers have teamed with the Activation Group to bring a flavor of the event to China.