One of the things I have always found curious, and in many ways amusing, is the religious-style imagery infused through aspects of the tour. Just as in football, for many, this ain't just a race, it is an identity-defining event for the onlookers as much as the participators.
The opening sequence in the following video from the official website is a good example of this. I don't remember reading anywhere that the yellow jersey ascended to fill the universe, but I could be wrong! ;-)
That said, tis a great race, fascinating and inspirational in fact, for me it is anyway - watching who can inflict the most athletic pain and fatigue on their adversary in the bid to stand in 1st position on the podium and all the strategy and intrigue that makes up that process.
I look forward to hearing of the highlights on my return.
That said, tis a great race, fascinating and inspirational in fact, for me it is anyway - watching who can inflict the most athletic pain and fatigue on their adversary in the bid to stand in 1st position on the podium and all the strategy and intrigue that makes up that process.
I look forward to hearing of the highlights on my return.
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