[NickO'Time]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I think I was drawn to the sport by the pagentry - I mean, 3 week bicycle race through the geography of France. There's something so chic about the final legs through the Champs where the riders toast each other with Champagne.

I still love that, but having watched for - goodness how long has it been since Laurent Fignon lost to Greg LeMond? - 1989? I've come to enjoy the strategy involved and understand how very much this is a team sport. I love seeing how the Peloton works, and the team time trials.

Also, I'm excited this year becasue Lance isn't racing - honestly the past two years with Lance where like the last two years of Miguel Indurain, they were just way better than any of their competitors, and once they cleared the alps, the race became rather dull as the conclusion was almost certain.

1989 is correct