Tour de France

Tour de France
History of the Tour De France - Post World War Tour
by
Mitch Mueller
Europe gained some much needed distraction after World War II with the peaceful duels of the Tour de France, rapidly cementing its place as one of Euope's preeminent sports contests.
http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-Tour-De-France---Post-World-War-Tour
id=574052 - May 21, 2007
Tour de France Viewing in Person - What to Expect (Part 1)
by
Walt Ballenberger
Experiencing the Tour de France in person can be the fulfillment of a lifetime dream for many cyclists. Seeing the colorful peleton swoosh by, riding the famous mountains like the Alp d'Huez or Col du Galibier in the Alps, for example, are dreams for many cyclists, both avid riders and weekenders. Watching the Tour on OLN is not like being there, however, and those who have the right expectations will get the most for their time and their money.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tour-de-France-Viewing-in-Person---What-to-Expect-(Part-1)
id=93985 - Nov 09, 2005
How Can Anyone Take the Tour de France Seriously Again?
by
Lance Winslow
It appears that we are having a repeat of the Tour de France games of chaos and controversy over the doping charges against Floyd Landis the brilliance and dedicated American cyclist who won the Tour de France in 2006.
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Can-Anyone-Take-the-Tour-de-France-Seriously-Again?
id=254976 - Jul 27, 2006
History of the Tour de France - Armstrong's Pantheon and Beyond--the Tour de France Since 2000
by
Mitch Mueller
The years since 2000 have seen Lance Armstrong achieve a record breaking total of seven victories in the Tour de France - the most victories ever by a single rider, and he did them seven-in-a-row to boot. Despite many setbacks, Armstrong shows that focus and precision pay off.
http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-Tour-de-France---Armstrongs-Pantheon-and-Beyond--the-Tour-de-France-Since-2000
id=584805 - May 29, 2007
Tour De France - The Famous Cycling Event
by
Jason Anthony Storm
The famous Tour de France is a bicycle race known around the world. It typically has 21 days, or stages, of racing and covers not more than 3,500 kilometers (2,200 mi). The shortest Tour France was in 1904 at 2,420 kilometers (1,500 mi), the longest in 1926 at 5,745 kilometers (3,570 mi).
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tour-De-France---The-Famous-Cycling-Event
id=4398335 - Jun 01, 2010
The History And Background Of Le Tour De France
by
Dean A Parker
Tour De France is a cycling race that initiated in 1903. It takes 21 days and over 2,200 miles. The origins of the Tour de France go back to the Dreyfus Event, an occasion in which split France during the late 19th century. Read on to learn more.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-History-And-Background-Of-Le-Tour-De-France
id=6296313 - May 24, 2011
Tour de France Viewing in Person- What to Expect (Part 2)
by
Walt Ballenberger
Experiencing the Tour de France in person can be the fulfillment of a lifetime dream for many cyclists. Seeing the colorful peleton swoosh by, riding the famous mountains like the Alp d'Huez or Col du Galibier in the Alps, for example, are dreams for many cyclists, both avid riders and weekenders. Watching the Tour on OLN is not like being there, however, and those who have the right expectations will get the most for their time and their money.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tour-de-France-Viewing-in-Person--What-to-Expect-(Part-2)
id=93988 - Nov 09, 2005
The Tour De France - An Introduction
by
Darren Gilbert
An Introduction to the annual madness that is The Tour De France. See the colours, hear the whir of the wheels, feel the burn in your thighs!
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Tour-De-France---An-Introduction
id=289949 - Sep 04, 2006
Tour de France 2007 10 Minute Crash Course
by
H. Bryan Jones
10-minute crash-course on the Tour de France. You can learn the basics and sound like a fan. Learn the difference between sprinters and climbers. Understand terms like peloton and how the scoring system works. Know the difference between the yellow and polka-dot jerseys.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tour-de-France-2007-10-Minute-Crash-Course-
id=657239 - Jul 23, 2007
Tour De France - Not Only About Cycling
by
John Don
The Tour de France is the world's grandest bicycle race in the world, spanning more than 2,200 miles of French countryside. The way it's filmed and presented for viewers around the world, makes it a perfect opportunity for travellers to plan their next holiday to France.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tour-De-France---Not-Only-About-Cycling