It's unfortunate you feel like that. I'm an American and I set the alarm to view the 2007 TDF at 06:00 am.. What really stinks is that the finish is in the timeframe I need to be in the office, so I get to watch it again that night, and pray I don't read the results before that evening.
Lance was....special... 7 TDF's and the best from you is "for whatever reason"
Lance isn't there this year, nor is Landis. Nonetheless, the TDF is a special month long event....regardless of who is in it. If you don't / can't / won't appreciate it, that's fine. That's your business.
I love it....
It is a cool race through great scenery, no doubt about it.