The peloton in Paris on stage 21 of the 2016 Tour de France
Tour de France organiser ASO has unveiled its four wildcard team selections for the 2017 race, which takes place over July 1-23.
French teams Cofidis, Direct Energie and Fortuneo-Vital Concept have been awarded places at the prestigious Grand Tour, along with Belgian outfit Wanty-Groupe Gobert, who ride the Tour for the first time.
Tour de France 2017 teams
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