I have to admit I didn't understand much about cycling. However, my brother-in-law was quite into competitive road cycling himself for a while, competing and so on. He helped me understand the whole strategy that doesn't seem to make sense to a lot of people.
I feel the same way about golf and baseball. I don't understand how those are any less boring to an average viewer. I enjoy the commentary - the unique turns of phrase that come out of Phil Liggett, Sherwin and Bob Roll.
I still watch because I find it amazing that people can compete in such an event as the Tour.
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