Well, the Tour de France is all set to kick off on the 4th of July and we have you covered! Over the last few weeks, I have posted a series of articles on all aspects of the race, and I strongly encourage you to check them out and to follow the race this July!
Here are all the parts with a brief description, enjoy!
Part 1 – Introduction – Click Here
- A brief summary of how the race works and what it is
Part 2 – Races within the Race – Click Here
- A little more in depth look at the prizes offered during the Tour de France
Part 3 – Basic Bike Race Strategy – Click Here
- A glance at how cycling tactics unfold
Part 4 – Types of Stage – Click Here
- A look at how differing courses change how riders ride on a given day
Part 5 – Types of Rider – Click Here
- A breakdown of rider roles on a team
Part 6 – Yellow Jersey Breakdown – Click Here
- A preview of the battle for the general classification
Part 7 – Green Jersey Breakdown – Click Here
- A look at the contenders for the green jersey
Part 8 – White Jersey Breakdown – Click Here
- A glance at the favorites for the white jersey
Part 9 – Expect the Unexpected – Click Here
- An unexpected withdrawal leads to some changes in our green jersey favorites
Part 10 – Polka Dot Jersey Breakdown – Click Here
- A roundup of the favorites for the King of the Mountains classification
Part 11 – Where to Follow the Race – Click Here
- A helpful post on where you can go to get your Tour information
Part 12 – How to Watch the Race – Click Here
- A quick tutorial on how to view a bike race
Part 13 – Team by Team Breakdown – Click Here
- A long form look at every team and the riders it brings to the Tour
Enjoy the race
The 5th Quarter 