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Thursday, October 27

Ranking Tour organizers' comments on a cheap shot meter

by Gene Bisbee on Thu 27 Oct 2005 10:49 AM PDT

Where should the comments made by Tour de France organizers on Thursday regarding Lance Armstrong rank on the cheap-shot meter?

I'd give them a 10.

In presenting the 2006 Tour de France route to the public, the Le Tour 2006 website quotes Jean-Marie Leblanc, deputy managing director, and Christian Prudhomme, director of cycling: ... more »

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L'Etape du Tour -- the day ordinary cyclists ride a Tour stage

by Gene Bisbee on Thu 27 Oct 2005 08:37 AM PDT

Every year, the Tour de France organizers pick a stage in which ordinary cyclists can ride the exact route as the pros. It's called the L'Etape du Tour.

On July 10, 2006, the definition of "ordinary cyclist" means anyone willing to attempt the grueling 116-mile ride from Gap to the summit of L'Alpe d'Huez, the legendary climb with 21 switchbacks.... more »

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Bike route for 2006 Tour de France

by Gene Bisbee on Thu 27 Oct 2005 07:11 AM PDT

For the first time this decade, bike racing handicappers aren't pondering whether a Tour de France route helps or hurts Lance Armstrong.