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How many stages are there in the Tour de France?
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There are 21 stages in the Tour de France. The first stage is a prologue, which is a short time trial. The second stage is a road stage, which is a longer time trial. The third stage is a mountain stage, which is a longer time trial. The fourth stage is a time trial, which is a shorter time trial. The fifth stage is a road stage, which is a longer time trial. The sixth stage is a mountain stage, which is a longer time trial. The seventh stage is a time trial, which is a shorter time trial. The eighth stage is a road stage, which is a longer time trial