<Tr> <Th> Dates </Th> <Td> 1--19 July </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Stages </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Distance </Th> <Td> 2,428 km (1,509 mi) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Winning time </Th> <Td> 94h 33' 14" </Td> </Tr>

Who started the tour de france and why