(posted by John)
I've always wanted to watch a stage of the Tour de France live and in person and this year I got my chance (http://www.letour.fr/2012/TDF/COURSE/us/le_parcours.html). The prologue is the opening day of the three week event and it took place on June 30 in Liege, Belgium, a 2.5 hour drive from Amsterdam. Overall the tour participants will ride 3,500 kilometers during the three week event. During most of the race stages, all the riders ride in a pack together. The opening prologue is different in that it is an individual time trial that covers only 6.5 kilometers. The 200 or so riders leave the starting gate at two minute intervals and finished the course in 7-8 minutes. This format makes it an especially good stage to watch in person.
I watched the stage for about 1.5 hours at a prime location. Unfortunately, Jen and the kids had already gone back to the US for the summer so they didn't join me, but I still enjoyed the day.
Take care,
John
I've always wanted to watch a stage of the Tour de France live and in person and this year I got my chance (http://www.letour.fr/2012/TDF/COURSE/us/le_parcours.html). The prologue is the opening day of the three week event and it took place on June 30 in Liege, Belgium, a 2.5 hour drive from Amsterdam. Overall the tour participants will ride 3,500 kilometers during the three week event. During most of the race stages, all the riders ride in a pack together. The opening prologue is different in that it is an individual time trial that covers only 6.5 kilometers. The 200 or so riders leave the starting gate at two minute intervals and finished the course in 7-8 minutes. This format makes it an especially good stage to watch in person.
I watched the stage for about 1.5 hours at a prime location. Unfortunately, Jen and the kids had already gone back to the US for the summer so they didn't join me, but I still enjoyed the day.
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| One of the riders in the Tour de France |
Take care,
John
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