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The Tour de France 2007
Imagine my delight to read in the French press that London has been chosen to host the start of the Tour de France in July 2007. The prologue* will be contested on 7 July with the race making its real start the following day. The route of the stage isn’t yet known but the riders will make they way in front of Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and the Houses of Parliament at Westminster.
I am a keen cyclist and I have followed the Tour since I was a lad. There have in fact been two visits to England, in 1974 (returning by ferry) then in 1994 using the newly constructed channel tunnel. A British cyclist, David Millar – a Scot, will have a good chance to win the prologue and the yellow jersey – I hope!
Long live the centenary of the Entente cordial between France and the UK. Is it possible for a Frenchman to win the Tour this year? – Sadly I think NOT.
The prologue* is a short stage against the clock.
Gordon Bailey
French 5
Middlesbrough
6 February 2006
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