Le Tour De France

What are some facts about Le Tour De France?

Does anyone know any short little facts bout Le Tour De France in France? I need about 7.

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Travel Guide — Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower $8.68 When it opened in 1889, just a few months before the Exposition Universelle for which it was commissioned, Parisians-from Dumas to de Maupassant-were appalled by the “useless and monstrous” tower Gustave Eiffel had planted in the heart of their beloved city. That enmity, however, was short-lived, and today the Eiffel Tower stands magnificently as one of our most beloved architectural landmarks, a …

Today is the first day of the Tour de France, the greatest race in the world….?

…Will you be watching?
I’m a complete addict. I will probably not be beside the road this year (the first time in seven years) as the nearest Stage is high in the mountains and I’m not walking well. But watching – French and British telly – yes!

I agree that the scenery is gorgeous, and I think it is a wonderful competition. However, over the years I have been very saddened by the use of steroids and testosterone enhancers by the competitors. So, I will also be watching the news about those who still want to cheat to win such an honorable prize. I really hope that this year the major contenders are honest and travelling on their own steam. And, if they are, the race will not only be beautiful, but also give a real sense of how long this gruelling competition takes when the contenders are honest.

I’m so glad you asked the question, for I didn’t realize it starts today, and now I will certainly have my eye on it – especially today and tomorrow when I am not at work!

Tour De France 2008 – Cholet TT – George Hincapie

2000 Paris-Roubaix – More Magic From The World Cycling Classics King Johan Museeuw [2 Volume Set] $55.00 Another thrilling Museeuw moment as the former world champion makes the bravest move of his career 37 kilometers from the finish and hangs on by a slender margin despite a furious chase from Erik Zabel, Peter Van Petegem and Franco Ballerini in the final kilometers, proving he is still the king of the Classics in spite of the knee injury in 1998 which almost cost him his leg and his career. This w…

1994 Paris-Roubaix: Slip, Sliding Away, as Victory Goes East (A Famous Cycling Videos Presentation) [VHS Video] $29.99 (VHS Video) “Brutal”, reported Cycling Weekly, was how Motorola’s George Hincapie described the 1994 Paris-Roubaix. If it was brutal to ride it was sheer terror to watch. After 98 years, Paris-Roubaix has earned its title as “Queen of the Classics”. In 1994, it added another sparking page to its colorful history, when riders faced the worst conditions in years, some say more than 70 years. Thi…

Chasing Legends [Blu-ray] $39.95 Every so often a film will grab hold and entertain its audience in a way that leaves them begging for more. Known for their ability to produce such award-winning work, the rag-tag crew known as Gripped Films once again lives up to their name. Independently funded, filmed and produced with as much grit, passion and determination as their subjects, Gripped Films presents Chasing Legends, a feature l…

Crash! Road Cycling’s Greatest Crashes! WCP customers have been asking for this show for years and we’ve put it into production. We’re going through the archives to produce an eye-popping, jaw dropping shows that will leave you in pain. You’ll see crashes from the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, the Spring Classics, and even crashes from the 50’s and 60’s and more! Plus, some of the worst spring crashes ever recorded including the un…

2008 Tour de France 4 hr DVD $24.95 2008 Tour de France 4hr DVD Just Released! World Cycling Productions 2008 Tour de France DVD. 2008 saw one of the most suspenseful, competitive, and exciting editions of the Tour de France in many years. Cadel Evans gave another gritty performance, Alejandro Valverde started the race off with a bang, and Chicago-born Christian Vandevelde was the surprise of the race. But with a near-record seven d…

The Belgian Hammer: Forging Young Americans into Professional Cyclists $9.99 This is the story of what it takes for young Americans to make it in professional cycling. Only thirty-six Americans have competed in the Tour de France since the world’s greatest bicycle race began in 1903. That’s not too many more than the twelve Americans who have walked on the moon. It’s far fewer than the hundreds of Americans who have reached the summit of Mount Everest.But rising star…