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Pictures From the 2006 Tour de France

2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis of the US waves the US flag as he rides up the Champs-Elysee avenue in Paris following the final staghe of the 93rd Tour de France cycling race between Antony, south of Paris, and Paris, Sunday, July 23, 2006.

2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis of the US waves the US flag as he rides down the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris following the final stage of the 93rd Tour de France cycling race between Antony, south of Paris, and Paris, Sunday, July 23, 2006.

Yellow jersey USA's Floyd Landis (Phonak/Swi) rides with his teammates during the 154.5 km twentieth and last stage of the 93rd Tour de France cycling race from Sceaux-Antony to Paris Champs-Elysees, 23 July 2006. American Floyd Landis succeeds compatriot Lance Armstrong as the Tour de France champion. Armstrong retired last year after winning seven straight titles.

Yellow jersey USA's Floyd Landis (Phonak/Swi) celebrates on the podium of the 154.5 km twentieth and last stage of the 93rd Tour de France cycling race from Sceaux-Antony to Paris Champs-Elysees, 23 July 2006. American Floyd Landis succeeds compatriot Lance Armstrong as the Tour de France champion. Armstrong retired last year after winning seven straight titles.

Pictures From the 2004 Tour de France

Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, rides in the pack on Concorde Square on his way to a sixth straight Tour de France cycling race victory, after the final stage between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004.

Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, celebrates his sixth straight Tour de France cycling race victory on the podium set on the Champs Elysees avenue, after the final stage between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004.

Now six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, center, second-placed Andreas Kloeden of Germany, left, and third-placed Ivan Basso of Italy wave on the podium after the 20th and last stage of the race between Montereau, southeast of Paris, and the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, Sunday, July 25, 2004.

The pack rides down the Champs Elysees avenue, withthe Arc de Triomphe in background, during the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004. Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, won his sixth straight Tour de France race Sunday.

Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, left, rides down the Champs Elysees avenue with George Hincapie of the USA, holding the flag, and other teammates as he celebrates his sixth straight Tour de France cycling race victory , after the final stage between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004.

Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, poses with his girlfriend Sheryl Crow as he celebrates his sixth straight Tour de France cycling race victory, after the final stage between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004.

Overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, ride past a spectator as he holds a glass of champagne after toasting with US Postal Service Sports Director Johan Bruyneel of Belgium, unseen, outside Fontenailles, southeast of Paris, during the 20th and last stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau, southeast of Paris, and the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris, Sunday, July 25, 2004. Lance Armstrong has just one more line to cross Sunday before seizing his place in sporting history as the first six-time winner of the celebrated Tour de France.

Overall leader Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, foreground, and best sprinter Robbie McEwen of Australia ride past a statue of Napoleon shortly after the start of the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Montereau and Paris Sunday, July 25, 2004. Armstrong was expected to win his sixth straight Tour de France later Sunday.

Overall leader Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, right, strains in the ascent of the La Croix Fry pass, as teammate Floyd Landis pours water over his neck, during the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourg-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps, Thursday, July 22, 2004. Armstrong won the stage.

The pack rides down the Glandon pass during the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps, Thursday, July 22, 2004.

Overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps, Thursday, July 22, 2004.

Overall leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, at center in yellow jersey, rides down through a curve, framed by his teammates, in thier ascent of the Glandon pass during the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps, Thursday, July 22, 2004.

Armstrong (US Postal/USA) makes himself worthy of the yellow jersey once again with an all-out-effort to the finish on today's second of three individual time trials.

A farmer standing by his cows watches the pack riding past during the 11th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Saint-Flour and Figeac, central France, Thursday, July 15, 2004. David Moncoutie of France won the stage, as fellow countryman Thomas Voeckler retains the overall lead of the race.

The pack rides through the countryside during the 11th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Saint-Flour and Figeac, central France, Thursday, July 15, 2004. David Moncoutie of France won the stage, Thomas Voeckler of France retains the overall lead.

Five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of Austin, Tx., studies the stage profile during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Limoges and Saint-Flour, central France, Wednesday, July 14, 2004. Richard Virenque of France won the stage.

Riders speed down the Col de Neronne mountain pass during the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Limoges and Saint Flour, central France, Wednesday July 14, 2004.

US Postal team leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong of Austin, Tx., exits a mobile home where he took a doping test after the 10th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Limoges and Saint-Flour, central France, Wednesday, July 14, 2004.

The pack rides through the countryside during the 9th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat and Gueret, central France, Tuesday, July 13, 2004. Robbie McEwen of Australia won the stage, Thomas Voeckler of France retains the overall lead of the race.

US Postal Service team leader and five-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, of Austin, Texas, waits by his team bus prior to the 9th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat and Gueret, central France, Tuesday, July 13, 2004.

Overall leader of the Tour de France cycling race Thomas Voeckler of France, of Team Brioches La Boulangere, irons his yellow jersey as he poses for photographers in the laundry of his hotel in Limoges, central France, Monday, July 12, 2004. Riders enjoy a rest day on Monday, the race resuming Tuesday with the 9th stage between Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat and Gueret, central France.

Tour De France Winners since 1985
2006 = Floyd Landis (USA)
2005 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
2004 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
2003 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
2002 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
2001 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
2000 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
1999 = Lance Armstrong (USA)
1998 = Marco Pantani (ITALY)
1997 = Jan Ullrich (GERMANY)
1996 = Bjarne Riis (DENMARK)
1995 = Miguel Indurain (SPAIN)
1994 = Miguel Indurain (SPAIN)
1993 = Miguel Indurain (ESP)
1992 = Miguel Indurain (ESP)
1991 = Miguel Indurain (ESP)
1990 = Greg Lemond : United States
1989 = Greg Lemond (USA)
1988 = PedroDelgado (ESP)
1987 = Stephen Roche (IRL)
1986 = Greg Lemond : United States
1985 = Bernard Hinault : France

Winners By Country

France = 36
Belgium = 18
United States = 11 (Lance Armstrong-7, Greg Lemond-3, Floyd Landis-1)
Italy = 9
Spain = 8
Luxembourg = 4
Netherlands = 2
Switzerland = 2
Ireland = 1
Denmark = 1
Germany = 1

Multiple Winners Of The Tour de France

Lance Armstrong : United States : 7 : 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Miguel Indurain : Spain : 5 : 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Jacques Anquetil = France = 5 = 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964
Eddy Merckx = Belgium = 5 = 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974
Benard Hinault = France = 5 = 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1985
Greg Lemond = United States = 3 = 1986, 1989, 1990
Louision Bobe = France =3 = 1953, 1954, 1955
Philippe Thijs = Belgium = 3 = 1913, 1914, 1920
Laurent Fignon = France = 2 = 1983, 1984
Bernard Thevenet = France = 2 = 1975, 1977
Fausto Coppi = Italy = 2 = 1949, 1952
Gino Bartali = Italy = 2 = 1938, 1948
Sylvere Maes = Belgium = 2 = 1936, 1939
Antonin Magne = France = 2 = 1931, 1934
Andre Leducq = France = 2 = 1930, 1932
Nicolas Frantz = Luxembourg = 2 = 1927, 1928
Ottavio Bottecchia = Italy = 2 = 1924, 1925
Firmin Lambot = Belgium = 2 = 1919, 1922
Lucien Petit-Breton = France = 2 = 1907, 1908

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Biking Notes

lower head for better aerodynamics
tour de france = In July
California, New York, Georgia also have bike tours, where I can start out
147.27 miles = 6 h, 24 s
Everytime a chain is taken off, it weakens a link
15th = Fast Bike Washing = For a quicker clean-up, spray or brush off mud when it's wet.
15th = Wiggle your jaw while riding to see if you're relaxed.
To sprint farther faster, accelerate out of the saddle for up to 100 yards to your max rpm, then sit and maintain.
Pedal with one leg at a time to become better at applying force all the way around the pedal circle.
If a chain has any damage, replace it, even if there's just one noticeable bad link.
Morale killer: Anticipating the top. Instead, focus closer and expect another bend, then another.
Your body accounts for 70% of air resistance. In the wind, hunker down on the drops or bar-ends.

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