Tour de France

Arguably the most prestigious and taxing cycling race in the world, the annual trek through the scenic countryside of France lasts three weeks. Therefore, it's a difficult spectator sport if one doesn't have the means or time to travel to France and watch guys pedal over 2,000 miles. That's where the blogosphere plays a huge role in connecting the Tour de France to its worldwide fanbase.

For the most hardcore fans, there are live trackers so they can stay abreast of their countrymen's status in the standings. The casual sports fan might peruse news of the winner's positive drug test results (which happens all too often, except to Lance Armstrong). And then even if you don't like sports all that much, you can still gloss the blogosphere for videos the most insane pile-ups and bikers crashing into dogs. You know, the usual stuff.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Tour de France”

• Eurobike road: Cervélo and Milani - BikeRadar.com

  
  Beijing 2008 Stadium — Authority: 145
  In the last two months alone it tasted victory at the Tour de France with CSC-Saxo Bank and Carlos Sastre, followed by Olympic gold medals on the track for Spain’s Joan Llaneras and in the men’s and women’s time trials for the USA’s Kristin Continue .. BRADENTON, Fla., Sept. 17 (Updated Sept. 18, 2008) ...
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• Wind Turbines Take a Lesson From Lance Armstrong

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
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• Radio Shack Cycling Roster 2010

  
  THE WORLD ACCORDING TO DR CASTRO — Authority: 424
  Radio Shack cycling team has completed putting the roster together and they are ready to start training on the second week of December. The place they have chosen to start preparing for the cycling season of 2010 is Tucson, Arizona, and I certainly hope that they share some photos with us. Wouldnt it be fun if they ...
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• 1954 re-visited.

  
  Cycling Art Blog — Authority: 123
  The eagle soaring on top of the Col du Tourmalet! This 2010 Tour will re-visit Holland. A long time coming since starting in Amsterdam back in 1954. It was huge as the Tour celebrated its 51st edition with the new twist of starting for the very first time outside France. A fine publicity feat, too. ...
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• Montpellier

  
  Composed Volcano — Authority: 112
  Following Tour de France the annual cycling event and exploring parts of France, Spain and other neighboring countries was a great way to start my Europe trip this year. In the very first week of my trip I found myself in this bustling and vibrant city in the South of France called Montpellier. Located near the ...
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• Yates extremely excited to join Team Sky

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  • Brailsford: Weve been keen for a long time to get Sean • To be part of this team is truly special, says Yates Team Sky have announced that Sean Yates will join the British outfit as sports director in the new year. The former cyclist has been sports director for Astana since 2008, after stints in a similar role ...
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• 106th Edition of a Rivalry Renewed, Spielman Succumbs

  
  | Triple Crankset A Cycling Blog with Some Teeth — Authority: 414
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• 106 Years of Rivalry Renewed, Spielman Succumbs

  
  | Triple Crankset A Cycling Blog with Some Teeth — Authority: 414
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• France For 15 Nicker!

  
  EASTCLIFF SAMANTHA — Authority: 472
  As Adem has already pointed out on his Big Blog , those splendid chaps at Eurotunnel are running a special promo to celebrate their 15th birthday! You can take the jalopy any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from now until 17 December, and itll only cost you three crisp fivers. Whats more, you can be certain theyll be ...
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• All of your cycling news – November 18, 2009

  
  Bike World News — Authority: 142
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• Despre soldatii germani

  
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• www.eros-poli.com

  
  Italian Cycling Journal — Authority: 137
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• Blood Sweat + Gears: Racing Clean to the Tour de France

  
  Premium Hollywood - Entertainment blog, Hollywood blog, movie blog, TV blog — Authority: 510
  When the weather turns chilly, most cyclists accept the reality of more time on the indoor trainer as a way to stay in shape. The trainer is effective, but boring, so a DVD player helps. Watching anything makes the time go by quicker, but some folks like cycling-specific fare such as Tour de France highlights or one ...
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• Remove Race Radio?

  
  Velo Vortmax — Authority: 93
  Pat McQuaid has once again bested himself by suggesting that professional cycling would be better off with out race radio. This is an extremely strange idea and almost no one likes it. The riders dont like it. The teams dont like it. The fans dont like it. But even though there is a consensus of disapproval, Pat ...
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• Iceman Cometh Challenge Michigan US

  
  THE WORLD ACCORDING TO DR CASTRO — Authority: 424
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  OCTAMOM (c) — Authority: 129
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  Euro Peloton - Pro Cycling News — Authority: 122
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• The Death of Intervals

  
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