Independence Day is a time for hot dogs, fireworks and celebration in the United States, but this year in France July 4 means the beginning of the world's most famous bike race. The Tour De France will kick off from Utrecht tomorrow, and it can be live streamed for free by clicking this link.
Basic Facts About The Tour De France
- The race is 2,088 miles long.
- The first Tour De France was held in 1903
- Tour winner will win $ 499,410.
- Stage winners will win $8,874.96
- The highest altitude during the race will reach 2,250 meters.
- Lance Armstrong will NOT be riding
- The Tour De France will last until July 26.
Riders To Watch
- Alberto Contador-Representing Spain
- Chris Froome-Representing Kenya
- Vincenzo Nibali-Representing Italy
- Thibaut Pinot-Representing France
- Nairo Quintana-Representing Colombia
Quotes From Each Contender
- Alberto Contador, "It's hard and it's going to be fundamental not to crash or fall off."
- Chris Froome, "The way the Tour's structured this year it is going to be the biggest battle we've seen for years."
- Vincenzo Nibali, "I know there is a lot of expectation but there are a lot of other riders in contention who have won more than me this year, like Froome, who won the Dauphine, and [Alberto] Contador. But I am coming here in good form."
- Thibaut Pinot, "My third place last year gave me confidence. When you're third in the Tour you belong in the front of the peloton, this is something I forced into my head."
- Nairo Quintana, ""They speak of somewhere like Colombia as if it is a country lost in a jungle, far away from everything and everyone. Two years ago, they also suggested that I am a child of a poverty-stricken family. My parents are not rich, but not poor."
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