The Tour headed into the mountains today, and it was a stunning ride! I just have to say, watching Alberto Contador rocket up the mountainside was pretty amazing (check out that smile). And poor Fabian Cancellara, former owner of the yellow jersey, had two flat tires -- hard luck!
Anyway, there is something so elemental about the mountain stages. In the end, it's about a guy and his bike, taking on Nature itself. (Plus the whole thing is like a metaphor for grad school!) It's about endurance and grit, and I love how the fans cheer on everybody. All those guys are amazing athletes, and they're going to be doing punishing rides nearly everyday until July 26 when the Tour ends in Paris. This whole thing is an epic odyssey.
So! Are you gentler readers out there watching the Tour too?
Here's something else you might find interesting: a BUNCH of my friends are rabid Tour fans with me. Every summer we're utter addicts and junkies for the entire duration of the race. Are you surprised that the ladies love the Tour too? (And no, it's not only about Lance.)
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