Tour de France
So, it's already been, what, about four days since the end of the Tour de France? I've got to say that I kind of miss it. Congratulations to Lance Armstrong, of course, and everyone else who dared and challenged themselves to the torture of hours of riding at speeds that I don't even see some people driving their cars at!!! These guys are on their bikes for about 23 days (21 stages worth) and so, so, so many miles. Hills, mountains, flats-you name it, they ride it!
I've been watching the Tour since about 2000 and have only known Lance Armstrong to be the yellow jersey winner. I didn't know much about cycling back then, but have slowly learned about how the sport works and have really come to appreciate it. My husband, his brothers and friends all ride and follow this event year after year and look forward to all of the excitement this sport has to offer. I, too, have started looking forward to the month of July when the Tour is on. This year, OLN showed each day's stage about 3 times per day. We had the routine of taping it and watching and simply enjoying what was happening on the screen before us. Aside from the amazing athleticism of the cyclists, you also get a glimpse of beautiful scenery. Aaaah, what it must be like to be in the middle of it all!
Anyway...I'm just saying that it really is something to see (the Tour). Even if you don't ride a bike, or even own one, you will sit there in awe of what the human body can do. Can't wait until next July!
So, it's already been, what, about four days since the end of the Tour de France? I've got to say that I kind of miss it. Congratulations to Lance Armstrong, of course, and everyone else who dared and challenged themselves to the torture of hours of riding at speeds that I don't even see some people driving their cars at!!! These guys are on their bikes for about 23 days (21 stages worth) and so, so, so many miles. Hills, mountains, flats-you name it, they ride it!
I've been watching the Tour since about 2000 and have only known Lance Armstrong to be the yellow jersey winner. I didn't know much about cycling back then, but have slowly learned about how the sport works and have really come to appreciate it. My husband, his brothers and friends all ride and follow this event year after year and look forward to all of the excitement this sport has to offer. I, too, have started looking forward to the month of July when the Tour is on. This year, OLN showed each day's stage about 3 times per day. We had the routine of taping it and watching and simply enjoying what was happening on the screen before us. Aside from the amazing athleticism of the cyclists, you also get a glimpse of beautiful scenery. Aaaah, what it must be like to be in the middle of it all!
Anyway...I'm just saying that it really is something to see (the Tour). Even if you don't ride a bike, or even own one, you will sit there in awe of what the human body can do. Can't wait until next July!
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