Ruthless Armstrong Wins 17th Stage

Reuters ^ | Thu Jul 22,12:29 PM ET | Francois Thomazeau - Some Frenchie Dude

[ridesthemiles]

In the 3 days last weekend, when they got into the mountains, he made up 9 min 13 sec in 2 of those days alone, and on the third of those 3 days, he went into the lead.
He is an awesome athlete. When you include his health problems a few years ago, he leaves me without a properly descriptive word.
I predict that when he ceases to ride the Tour De Lance, it will fade in it's appeal.

[ridesthemiles]

In the 3 days last weekend,FRI SAT SUN, when they got into the mountains, he made up 9 min 13 sec in 2 of those days alone, and on the third of those 3 days, he went into the lead.
He is an awesome athlete. When you include his health problems a few years ago, he leaves me without a properly descriptive word.
I predict that when he ceases to ride the Tour De Lance, it will fade in it's appeal.

[river rat]

I wonder how many of us realize that we are in one of the finest areas in the world for bikes...

If you can't find a ride to love around here -- you're impossible to satisfy...

Semper Fi

[nutmeg]

It is pretty cool. I got into Paris yesterday. Not sure how many people have been to Paris, but the finish of the TDF is on the champs elysee. At the bottom of the champs elysee is the plaza de la Concorde. Which is where Hotel Crillon is located. It is a pretty nice hotel, it is next to the American Embassy. Needless to say, I was SHOCKED when they were flying the FLAG OF TEXAS on the top of the Crillon. Very cool. I would figure US Postal is staying there.

I know that area of Paris pretty well. Been in the beautiful Hôtel de Crillon, but never stayed there.

The FLAG OF TEXAS is flying on the top of the Crillon??? Wow! :-O

Has Hell frozen over???