By: Pranay Rupani | 2008-07-31 | Track and field Cycling as a sport may seem monotonous but it is truly a test of endurance, will power and determination of an individual. Though it may not seem as exciting as other team or individual sports, it does tend to leave some lasting impressions. Here I refer to the World Championship of cycling the Tour De France. read more
By: Hannah Rollmaker | 2011-07-03 | Travel & Leisure In France you will find the city of Vannes. This city is located in the Morbihan department of Bretagne in the north west of France. Vannes came into existence over 2000 years ago. The city of Vannes can be found on the Gulf of Morbihan which is situated near the... read more
By: Hugh McInnes | 2011-08-03 | Cars People ususally watch the Tour de France thinking that car sponsors get in the way of the largest cyclist race in the world. Read this article to find out the importance of car sponsors. read more
By: Lance Winslow | 2010-03-30 | Tattoos Does anyone know if Lance Armstrong has a tattoo of the Tour de France? I personally have not met Lance, but I have met people who have and they say he is one strong individual and a downright honorable gentleman. A strong-willed individual with that level of strength of character could get a tattoo for the race that has defined their life, and is very much about who he is. read more
By: John Stevens | 2010-07-16 | Biking The 2010 Tour de France, an annual bicycle race covering approximately 3,600 kilometers (2,200 mi) throughout France and bordering countries, started with an 8.9km prologue in Rotterdam and ends on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. The first three stages pass through the Netherlands and Belgium on routes. Most stages are in mainland France. There are six mountain stages, three of them with mountain finishes. The overall winner must be a master of the mountains and of these time trials. 6 out of 22 teams took part in the 2010 Tour de France are covered with a September 2008 agreement with the Union Cycliste Internationale. People often think it is a hard competition; however, Tour de France becomes peaceful with beautiful sceneries in the eyes of AFP journalists. read more
By: ChristoperRobertson | 2011-03-29 | Hobbies Who keeps the official time for the world-famous Tour de France bicycle race? None other than Festina, a watch manufacturer established in Switzerland in 1902. The company has been a major sponsor and the official timekeeper of the Tour de France since 1993. From 1989 to 2001. read more
By: Alison Kroulek | 2011-07-06 | Travel Tips Americans have NASCAR, but France has a world-renowned race all its own: the Tour de France, which sees contestants ride around 2.200 miles (the exact route varies from year to year) through punishing terrain, putting themselves through what the New York Times describes as the equivalent of running marathon several days a week for three weeks. That's hardcore! read more
By: Avinash Raj | 2011-07-28 | Fashion With Le Tour de France well under way for 2011 it’s clear that it’s also a race about showing off the latest in sports sunglass technology. read more
By: Linda Wilson | 2011-07-27 | Destinations Planning to visit France to participate or attend the Tour De France 2011, opt for car rental france service to move around. read more
By: Mitchell Sussman | 2011-04-22 | Travel Tips Tour de Palm Springs is the brainchild of biking enthusiast Tim Esser who was hit with an idea back in January of 1998 that the desert and it's variety of terrains would be a perfect place to hold an annual bike event right in the heart of Palm Springs. read more
By: Jeff Goldsmith | 2010-04-02 | Destinations Paris has long been known as the city of lights, but after taking a professional Paris tour, you will soon realize that it is so much more. A Paris tour can be easily scheduled to accommodate even the most particular tourist. One of the most preferred methods of France tour is one of their many walking tours. These tours are customizable to suit your wants and needs, and will take you along some of the most exclusive streets in Paris. read more
By: sunilkumare12985 | 2010-10-01 | Travel & Leisure Là, vous pourrez comparer les prix de locations de voitures et vous pourrez trouver des voitures de location au meilleur tarif. read more
By: George Josserme | 2011-04-01 | Travel Tips I never imagined that we would get personal when we decided visiting France. I do not have enough words to express exhilarating feelings that my family and I did experience on our Tour de France. Bring up the chair, and you will see what you may encounter when visiting France. read more
By: Jake Brown | 2011-02-18 | Recreation & Sports School tours to France have become very popular over the years with British schools because of its easy accessibility, history and culture. It doesn't matter whether you are a language course student or a history pupil as it can cater for different subjects. read more
By: Walter Ballenberger | 2005-11-10 | Sporting Events 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. read more