Tour De France
The Tour De France began with a strong start by Lance Armstrong but this one is one of the rare Tours where Armstrong won’t be the favorite. The winner of the tour will definitely have to be fit as this year’s Tour De France, which begins Saturday, will be the rider who survives over 21 days of racing. Right now experts are predicting it will likely be a contest between the Spaniards Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre, along with a cast of dark horses that could, at least in theory, include seven-time winner Lance Armstrong.
You cannot count out on of the greatest athletes in any sport as Armstrong put in a solid performance in his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday, finishing the first stage ahead of 170 riders many years younger and a impressive 10th behind winner Fabian Cancellara.
Armstrong’s Astana team was dominant in the time trial through the hills and hairpin turns of Monaco, led by the cyclist who would be his heir as the dominant force at the race – Alberto Contador of Spain.
The Texan, who has a record seven Tour victories, is making his return to cycling’s showcase event after ending a 3½-year retirement this winter. The 37-year-old Armstrong, one of the oldest riders in the pack, said he did not expect to win the first race and finished with a very impressive time.
Today saw the incredible Mark Cavendish cross the line a split second in front of runner-up Tyler Farrar of the United States and third-place finisher Romain Feillu of France. Cavendish is incredible to watch on runs like we saw today. Tyler Farrar has been America’s best hope to win a Tour de France sprint stage—something no American has done in 20 years.
This is an incredible sporting event and even if you don’t like cycling the scenery is incredible so check out this great event as it airs over the next few weeks.
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