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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• Matthew Integral Part of Team

  
  Come Cycling With Me — Authority: 127
  Silence Lottos Matthew Lloyd in a two man breakaway climbing Willunga Hill - the real essence of any tour - massive cheering crowds, motorbikes, cars, officials, the Santos Tour Down Under will revisit all this in January! ADELAIDE (SOUTH AUSTRALIA): Omega-Pharma Lotto will send an experienced European ...
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• Pereiro not Happy with Astana Signing

  
  Come Cycling With Me — Authority: 127
  Oscar Pereiro follows Caisse dEpargne team mates up the Scenic Hill Lookout KOM in this years TDU . Oscar Pereiro is contemplating retirement due to a contractual row with the Astana team after having said in November he had agreed a deal with Astana. But the Spaniard, 32, winner of the 2006 Tour de France claims ...
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• Cobbles may give Wiggins advantage

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 988
  • Briton says he is now a better rider than Armstrong • Pledges future to Garmin despite Team Sky rumours Bradley Wiggins is targeting at least a second-place finish in next years Tour de France. On a route he believes will favour him Wiggins, who came fourth this year, reckons he has the beating of at least ...
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• Lance Armstrong’s Comeback 2.0 – Up Close and Personal

  
  Antilogic - Design, SEO, Advertising, Technology — Authority: 135
  After three years in retirement following his record-setting 7th Tour de France win — which he accomplished after successfully battling the testicular cancer that almost killed him — Lance Armstrong announced to the world on September 24, 2008 at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City, that he would ...
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• 23 Days In July

  
  VFTB — Authority: 424
  I remember that last July, when The View From The Bleachers hosted its political shoot-’em-out about health care reform, I was minding my own business following coverage of the Tour de France. Here’s a book which looks into the phenomenon of “Le Tour de France”, specifically the Tour of 2004.The... To read ...
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• All of your cycling news – December 4, 2009

  
  Bike World News — Authority: 141
  In todays cycling news, the Italian taxman is coming after Paolo Bettini, Lampre rushes to meet UCI Pro Tour requirements, CONI wants 2 years for Biondo and more... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
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• Armstrong to go head-to-head with Evans

  
  The Roar - Your Sports Opinion — Authority: 457
  Tour de France legend Lance Armstrong will go head-to-head with Australia’s world champion Cadel Evans in the Tour Down Under in January. The American has always indicated his enthusiasm to return to the Adelaide race in 2010 after launching his comeback to the professional peleton at this year’s event. But now ...
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• Lance Armstrong and Jon Stewart on the Daily Show

  
  The Medical Quack — Authority: 534
  As everyone might be aware, Lance Armstrong is a cancer survivor and has written a book about his training for the Tour de France.  He survives very well with Jon Stewart here with some humor!  The Lance Armstrong Foundation is proud of its 10-year history of awarding grants to established and young ...
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• First Endurance Interview with Astana

  
  Team First Endurance Blog — Authority: 107
  First Endurance spent some time with Astana discussing the unique nutritional requirements of endurance athletes and unconventional product development process.  Over the past two years, First Endurance  partnered with Astana to provide racing and training supplements for the riders.  Team riders and doctors ...
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• Tour d’Afrique Bicycle Expedition Company introduces Dream Tours

  
  Travelwires.com — Authority: 483
  Tour d’Afrique Ltd, pioneers and organizers of four trans-continental bicycle races and expeditions (Tour d’Afrique, Orient Express, The Silk Route and Vuelta Sudamericana) are once again pushing the... Send your news worthy industry press releases for publication today to muzi at travelwires dot com.
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• All of your cycling news – November 30, 2009

  
  Bike World News — Authority: 141
  In todays cycling news, Keisse may join Quick Step, new jersey for Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini, Brard retires, Valverde will pass on Vuelta defense in favor of Tour de France and more. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
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• Valverde may snub Vuelta for Tour

  
  VeloNews — Authority: 541
  2009 Vuelta a España champ Alejandro Valverde may skip his title defense for a shot at the Tour de France, which he says "is the race with more international prestige."
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• Meet Lance Armstrong tonight

  
  Cycling Central — Authority: 126
  Lance will be in Ridgewood, NJ tonight signing his new book, Comeback 2.0 at Bookends . He will be there at 7:00pm. Thanks to Rita for posting this on the Rockland Bicycling Club’s site. Rita reports, “I just heard there’s already a line at the store. It’s only 11 am, fer cryin out loud.”
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• 2009 Holiday Gift Guide

  
  Bike World News — Authority: 141
  Our holiday gift guide features a "green" theme this year. Check in for organic, recycled, reduced packaging, sustainable and more... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
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• 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: 177
  Enlarge ImageWind school. Placing vertically aligned turbines closer together gives more wattage for the buck.Credit: Mariah Power Arranging wind turbines like a school of fish could reduce the amount of land they take up by 100-fold while maintaining their electrical output, say researchers. Wind farms based on the ...
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• Gino the Pious.

  
  Cycling Art Blog — Authority: 122
  1948... The ascension back to the throne for the two time Tour champion. Gino Bartali was extremely devoted bikeman and to his Catholic religion. He had the presence bordering a god. Thats what Mussolinis sports minister, General Antonelli declared after the Italian won the 1938 Tour. So ...
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• Lance Armstrong @ BOOKENDS

  
  The Ridgewood Blog — Authority: 147
  Lance Armstrong *** New Date - Monday, November 30th - 7:00pm 7 Time Tour de France Winner, Lance Armstrong will sign his new book: Comeback 2.0. BOOKENDS 232 E. Ridgewood Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-0726
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• All of your cycling news – November 24, 2009

  
  Bike World News — Authority: 141
  With the upcoming holiday weekend, this may be the last news update until next week. Of course, well still be covering the Six Days of Ghent and other breaking news as it comes up. For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
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• Zubeldia defends decision to follow Armstrong

  
  Bike World News — Authority: 141
  In a conversation with todocicliso.com, Haimar Zubeldia confirmed that he has followed Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel to the Radio Shack cycling team and defended himself from allegations that he... For the full story, go to http://www.bikeworldnews.com
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