Tour de France

Maurice Garin won the Tour de France in 1903, becoming the inaugural champion of the race. He completed the grueling event in just over 94 hours, securing his place in cycling history. Garin's victory marked the beginning of the Tour de France, which has since become one of the most prestigious cycling races in the world.

The public celebrates the Tour de France with vibrant festivities, including street parties, local festivals, and community gatherings along the race route. Spectators often dress in the colors of their favorite teams and bring picnic supplies to enjoy while watching the cyclists pass. Many towns host events featuring live music, food stalls, and activities for families, creating a festive atmosphere that unites fans in their love of cycling. The excitement culminates on the final stages, where thousands gather in Paris to witness the grand finale on the Champs-Élysées.

Lance Armstrong was in remission from his testicular cancer for several years after his diagnosis in 1996 and subsequent treatment. He was declared cancer-free in 1997 and went on to win seven consecutive Tour de France titles from 1999 to 2005. His remission has been a significant aspect of his public narrative, contributing to his role as a cancer advocate and founder of the Livestrong Foundation. However, his legacy has been complicated by later revelations of doping.

As of 2023, there have been 109 editions of the Tour de France, with the first race taking place in 1903. The race has been held annually, with a few exceptions during World War I and World War II. The 2023 edition marked the 110th Tour de France.

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Fausto Coppi won the Tour de France twice, and a total of 9 stages. In 1949 he won the Tour and won 3 stages and King of the Mountains on the way. In 1951 he was 10th overall and won 1 stage. He biggest win was in the 1952 TDF when he dominated the event, winning 1st overall, and 5 stages, as well as King of the Mountains.

Gustave Garrigou of France

the Champs Elysees avenue is 2 km long from the Place de la Concorde at the bottom (with its marvellous fountains) and the impressive Arc de Triomphe at the western end.

The winners keep them

the average retirement age is about in between their 40's or late 30's

The cast of Le tour de France par deux enfants - 1957 includes: Bruno Balp Georges Bever Anne Caprile Marguerite Cassan as La marraine de Sylvie Jean Clarieux as M. Renaud Paul Crauchet as M. Gertal Robert Darame Jean Daurand Germaine Delbat Paul Demange Christian Denhez as Jacques Hubert Deschamps Paul Ecoffard Henry Farman as himself Catherine Fonteney as La Comtesse Paulette Frantz Roland Garros as himself Lucien Guervil Roger Guillo Jacques Harden Jacques Hilling as M. Joseph Gabriel Jabbour Alain Janey Jacques Jeannet Robert Le Fort Pierre Leproux as M. Heberlin Jeanne Lion Bernard Musson Maryse Paillet Olivier Richard as Julien Alexandre Rignault as M. Edmond Robert Valey Henri Virlojeux Geymond Vital Monique Werrie

Eddy Merckx from Belgium won the race

The Yellow Jersey, or the "Maillot Jaune" in French goes to the overall race leader - the rider with the shortest overall time.

This means the person who wins a stage of the race does not necessarily get the yellow jersey. This position is calculated by how much time in total each person has taken to get to a certain checkpoint from the very beginning.

As in, the race leader is whoever spent the least amount of time in the race (and finished correctly). For example,

It is the end of stage 2, there are 2 Racers that are in front of everyone else by a large margin (i.e. the others aren't in the running).

Racer A has times of : 3hr35min (leg 1), 4hr5min (leg 2) = 7hr40min (total thus far)

Racer B has times of : 3hr15min (leg 1), 4hr10min (leg 2) = 7hr25min

So even though Racer B has come second in leg 2, that competitor retains the yellow jersey because of the rules.

The wearer of the yellow jersey or "maillot jaune", is the rider with the overall lowest cumulative time of all the riders. He needn't win any stages of the multi stage race as long as his combined time for all stages is lower than anyone else's. As a simple example, if he came in second in every stage, as long as a different rider came in first each time, he would still probably have the lowest combined time.

Bradley Wiggins

I don't, and I don't know anyone who does. Two options come to mind:

1) you've gotten caught up in the hydration craze, and is drinking more than you need while exercising, which cause you to pee a lot.

2) You're not getting along with your saddle, and the chafing/pressure in the groin gets misinterpreted as needing to pee.

From what I've read so far, it seems like Robbie McEwen is in Team Katusha in the for this years (2009) Tour de France.

Try the offical Tour de France website www.letour.fr

Mediterranean sea (south), English Channel (north).

Race not held because of World War II

Jim Abbot was a famous disabled Major League Baseball player. He pitched for the California Angels, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee Brewers from 1989-1998. He was born without his right hand. He would pitch with his left hand and in one fluid motion transfer his glove onto his left hand after releasing the pitch. He is now retired and tours the country as a motivational speaker.

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