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TIL Tour de France logo is not just a typical logo but symbolises a cyclist (look OUR). Its main partner, the Continental tyres, ALSO has a hidden meaning and symbology with the CO of Continental, forming a tyre when seen horizontally. incredible symbology in two closely associated organisations.

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