Aachen, Germany, wants to host the Tour de France. The city, located in the far west of Germany on the Belgian and Dutch border, has applied for the start and finish of a stage, as well as a time trial through the three-country region. Aachen has experience with major sporting events, as it hosted the World Equestrian games this month.
The city's slogan for the Tour is "Three Lands - One stage". Belgian and Dutch officials are cooperating in the application.
