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Cycling in Europe: There's More to the Tour de France than Lance
For the 92nd time, the Tour de France has started. This three week cycling race is one of the biggest sporting events in the world and undoubtedly the toughest on the individual participants. No professional cyclist wants to finish his career without having "made it to the Champs Elysées". And every single one of them has had dreams of winning the Tour. Very few will. In the current edition of La Grande Boucle two participants have tasted victory before and hope to do so again. Favorite, and record holding six times champion Lance Armstrong from Austin, Texas will be facing Germany's Jan Ullrich and 187 other riders from 28 different countries. On July 24 the winner of the Yellow Jersey will be known. When asked who would win Ullrich answered: "The Best". The Tour de France wouldn't be as big as it is without it's millions of fans around the world. Most watch the Tour on TV and of course one can see all the spectators by the side of the road cheering on their favorites, especially in the climbing stages, where one wonders why not many more accidents happen. Fans crowding the road, not wanting to miss any of the riders and often not stepping back until the very last moment have on some occasions influenced the outcome of a stage. Not seen on television are the thousands of active cycling enthousiasts who follow in de Tour's wake. From all over the world people come to France and on their bicycle they ride the same stages the professionals have traversed only days, sometimes hours before. Some of them come back every year. The entire year they spend training, not unlike the professionals, in order to ride the more than 2200 miles of the Tour. And for them there are no flowers or Yellow Jersey in the end, but there is the recognition of their peers and their sense of accomplishment. And of course they have gotten to enjoy the gorgeous scenery, the terrific French cuisine and wines and an active vacation. A side note for newbies, the small Inn's and restaurants in out of the way places often give the best bang for the buck. Most of the active Tour followers don't have the time or desire to cycle around France for three weeks. They select certain parts of the race to hook up with it, depending on their interest in surroundings or strengths in what terrain suits them best. Not everyone can ride uphill and still enjoy him- or herself. The rest of their holiday is spent finding their own routes, camping out, enjoying lots of what France and the rest of Europe have to offer to biking lovers. One of the main reasons Lance Armstrong has won six times is the almost obsessive perfection in his preparation. Armstrong said in his press conference on Thursday prior to the Tour de France 2005: "For me ít's not a promenade around France". If you take a cycling holiday, be it in France or anywhere else in Europe or the world, and to you it is a promenade, a little but serious and well-informed preparation goes a long way. Rob Bout is a long time Tour de France and cycling enthousiast. For more information on cycling vacations and the Tour de France visit http://biketravelinfo.com/
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Wilkes Barre Times-Leader When the polar vortex crept into Pennsylvania in late January, people escaped the dangerous cold by staying indoors.While the extreme cold was deadly… Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) to Strong-Buy Fairfield Current Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) was upgraded by Zacks Investment Research from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note issued to ... Seniors Outdoors weekly events The Durango Herald 9 a.m. Saturday: The Saturday Snowshoes group for moderate and advanced groups will meet. RSVP to Clark Lagow at clagow@rmi.net, For more details, ... NASCAR Daytona Truck results: Austin Hill wins wild season opener in overtime autoweek.com You could call Friday night's NextEra Energy Resources 250 a battle of attrition, but that wouldn't do justice to the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series ... 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Even in winter, Luverne Loop lures outdoor enthusiasts Daily Globe LUVERNE — Even in the middle of winter, hardy Minnesotans bundle up to enjoy the great outdoors, whether sledding or skiing, walking or fat tire bike riding. Outdoors | Catch fishing expo to beat winter blahs The Columbus Dispatch Wildly fluctuating temperatures can make outdoors activities discouragingly difficult, if not treacherous. Buck up, though, because spring and easy passage are ... Outdoors What's Happening: Feb. 6, 2019 Yakima Herald-Republic Jason Klingele beat out Dale Klingele in a long shoot-off to win the Men's division button after both broke perfect scores in Week 5 of the W.K. Button Shoot. Ammo seller Vista Outdoors’ stock plunges to record low; CEO doesn’t know when sales will bottom MarketWatch Shares of Vista Outdoor Inc. plunged to a record low in active trade Thursday, after the ammunition and outdoor recreation products seller missed sales ... Outdoors: Don’t give up on trout fishing Tallahassee.com The water on our shallow flats is cold, very cold. Sadly many trout fishermen won't even try for them until the spring warm-up. That's wrong. Instead of sitting ... Land and Water fund revived, critical for SC conservation and outdoor recreation Charleston Post Courier The Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill that includes at least $15 million for the Land and Water Conservation Fund critical to South Carolina outdoors ... Govs Outdoors offers affordable trips to campus, community Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Austin Peay State University's Govs Outdoors, a program through University Recreation, offers about 10 trips every semester to members of the Foy Fitness ... Legacy sales tax turns 10 Duluth News Tribune As the Potlatch continued to sell-off small parcels of its forest land across northern Minnesota, mostly to people to build second homes and cabins, conservation ... What's Up Outdoors: Good days, Bad days Brainerd Dispatch I know this winter has had its good days and bad days but last Saturday for the Brainerd Warriors ice fishing tournament we ended up with good weather. Outdoor groups may sue over Crazy Mountain access, they warn Forest Service Billings Gazette A coalition of outdoor groups and individuals is threatening to sue the Custer Gallatin National Forest for “failure to protect and defend public access rights in the ... OUTDOORS CALENDAR: Fishing tournaments, candlelight ski events and banquets among upcoming events Grand Forks Herald To get an event in the Outdoors calendar, contact Brad Dokken at (701) 780-1148, (800) 477-6572 ext. 148 or by email at bdokken@gfherald.com. Deadline is 5 ... Outdoors calendar for Lancaster County, week beginning Feb. 16 LancasterOnline SATURDAY. Squid Dissection program at Lancaster County Central Park: 11 a.m. to noon in the Environmental Center. For ages 7 and up. Learn about one of ... Cardboard sled race draws people outdoors | Local News PostBulletin.com Kianna O'Marro, 7, knew her homemade sled would do well before it ever hit the ground Sunday. UP Whitetails donate outdoor books | News, Sports, Jobs Escanaba Daily Press Courtesy photo The Gladstone School and Public Library recently received a donation from the U.P. Whitetails Association. The funds were used to purchase ... Massive flood control project for Waikiki would gobble up schools’ outdoors space Hawaii News Now The student council at Hokulani Elementary in Manoa are standing up to the federal government by saying 'no' to the Ala Wai Canal project. Daily Edge for Sat. Feb. 16 | Hunting and Outdoors Wahpeton Daily News WHITE WEEKEND. Snow totals will tick up tonight as a *fresh* four inches is expected through Sunday. We look ahead for some relief in the mid-range forecast ... Meet your new Enterprise Editor and Outdoors page manager — Jessica L. Flammang Twin Falls Times-News A month has passed since I landed in Twin Falls, and the glaciated tongues of ice on the canyon walls have transformed from frozen beards to dripping chunks ... Get Outdoors: Vintage Snowmobile Ride KBJR 6 In Two Harbors the city's annual Winter Frolic was the talk of the town this weekend. On top of games and special events there was also a vintage snowmobile ... Governor, lawmakers propose new office to promote outdoors Albuquerque Journal SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are backing legislation to establish an office of outdoor recreation to promote ... Bringing the outdoors in: Virtual classrooms deliver grizzlies, eagles to schools The Spokesman-Review As video classes go, it's hard to beat a studio with a view of the snowcapped Bitterroot Mountains and an eagle trap out the window. Ex-Cabela's employee launches website selling outdoors products Lincoln Journal Star A former Cabela's employee has announced the launch of an ecommerce company focused on selling outdoors products. Outdoors: Crying wolf doesn't advance gun rights The Southern The uproar created by the Illinois General Assembly's action to license gun dealers in the state has largely died down. Tinley Park show leads Week 5 shows, some ice fishing events: Chicago outdoors Chicago Sun-Times The Tinley Park Fishing Show leads an eclectic Week 5 of the show season, and there are a couple ice fishing events, too. Adidas Terrex SS19 Conquers The Outdoors With New High-Performance Collection Magnetic Magazine Combining performance with aesthetics, this season Adidas Terrex is here to inspire and enable outdoor athletes to unleash their imagination to progress ... Johnson Outdoors stock sinks after downbeat earnings , as fishing and diving sales fall MarketWatch Shares of Johnson Outdoors Inc. 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Don't Let a Breakup Ruin Your Love of the Outdoors Outside Welcome to Tough Love. Every other week, we're answering your questions about dating, breakups, and everything in between. Our advice giver is Blair ... Get Outdoors with Duke Recreation Duke Today Climb a mountain for a bird's eye view of North Carolina, see the sunset from a paddle board or raft rapids with Duke Recreation. Duke Recreation & Physical ... PETA supporters to dress in 'sexy underwear,' cuddle outdoors in downtown Nashville WZTV NASHVILLE, Tenn. --Two PETA supporters plan a public display of affection by cuddling on a bed outside in Nashville. According to a release from the ... Two Rivers hosts Explore the Outdoors Expo KKCO-TV The first ever Explore the Outdoors Expo showcased different businesses that take advantage of our beautiful state--and it's just what Grand Junction is hoping to ... Academy Sports + Outdoors hires former Francesca’s CEO Houston Chronicle Academy Sports + Outdoors has hired former Francesca's Chief Executive Steven Lawrence as its new chief merchandising officer. The Houston athletic retailer ... Buckhorn heads outdoors for Blizzard Festival ThePeterboroughExaminer.com Community celebrates winter with a day of fun activities for families. Boxx Creative looks to outdoors for design of Italy's Albergo Miramonti hotel Dezeen The landscape of a town in northern Italy informed the interiors of the Albergo Miramonti hotel, which Boxx Creative has given a contemporary overhaul. Is AdTech Moving Outdoors? Forbes Advertising-technology spending surged right through 2018 and is forecasted to continue at a clip of above 10% annual growth rates through 2022. We take a ... Ex-Cabela's employees open online outdoors store, despite Bass Pro challenge Springfield News-Leader Despite a legal challenge from Bass Pro Shops, a group of former Cabela's employees has opened an online store that sells a wide range of outdoor products, ... Camber CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge sparks major backlash SNEWS On the final day of the 2019 Outdoor Retailer Snow Show last week Camber Outdoors announced its CEO Outdoor Equity Pledge. Following a panel discussion ... Outdoors expo funds Arc of the Ozarks' summer camp Springfield News-Leader The Arc of the Ozarks Hunt and Fish Outdoor Show will fill the Expo Center this weekend. Op-Ed: Access to the Outdoors Is a Basic Human Right Outside The Outdoor Equity Fund, supported by more than 50 state and national organizations representing social, environmental, immigration, and health justice, will ... Born to Run: Vermont Sled Dogs Delight, Compete and Educate Seven Days One sure way to get kids excited about learning? 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