Tour de France: A Century of History and Tradition

In order to create an engaging and informative infographic-style visualisation that educates new viewers, highlights the magnitude of the Tour de France event, and builds anticipation for this year's race, I have designed a roadmap-style visual with a clean flow of information and charts to facilitate easy comprehension for beginners.

The introduction section provides a background about the Tour de France, emphasising its long-standing history and its upcoming 110th edition. To capture the excitement of the race, I have included an interactive element at the start line of the roadmap. Hovering over this section reveals a tooltip showcasing popular departure points, adding an element of fun and intrigue.

Moving further along the roadmap, I have incorporated compelling statistics that emphasize the grueling nature of the Tour de France. One notable statistic is that, on average, only 60% of riders manage to finish the race, underscoring the immense challenge that participants face. Additionally, I have highlighted the total distance of this year's race, which covers a staggering 3,404km, further emphasising the endurance and physical demands placed upon the cyclists.

To showcase the incredible speed achieved by the winners, I have included a chart displaying the average speed of the victors. Notably, the fastest winner recorded in recent history was Jonas Vingegaard in 2022, who achieved an impressive speed of 41.8km/h. This data serves to captivate viewers and highlight the extraordinary performance of the cyclists.

Throughout the visualisation, I have maintained consistency by leaving gaps for years without data, such as during World War I, World War II, and the period from 1999 to 2005 when the winners' results were voided due to doping. This ensures that viewers can easily interpret the available information and understand the historical context of the race. Additionally, to enhance completeness of the analysis, I have integrated data from another reliable dataset, filling in missing average speed values from 1905 to 1912 by leveraging Tableau JOIN.

Finally, I have included URL links within the visualisation, enabling viewers to easily access information on how to watch the race on television and in person. Additionally, I have provided informative details about the four winning jerseys, adding to the overall educational value of the visualisation.

Overall, this Tableau visualisation offers a captivating and informative experience for new viewers, illustrating the magnitude of the Tour de France, conveying the gruelling nature of the race, and building anticipation for this year's edition.