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France is a country that is steeped in history and wherever you turn, you can see the magnificent buildings and monuments that have been constructed throughout the centuries. The first signs of civilisation around the Paris region of France date back to around the fourth millennium BC where dug out canoes have been found. And even as long ago at the time of 250 BC there was a fishing village along the River Seine in what we now know as Paris and because of the strategic position of the area for controlling river shipping, it was always under a different rule. The Romans took over after the revolt of 52 BC. After Attila the Hun invaded the region in 451, it was thought that Paris was to be attacked, but according to legend Sainte Genevieve, who is still the patron saint of Paris today, saved it. (more…)
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Lance’s Debut
September 4th, 2009 
Admin The early 1990s see Miguel Indurian dominating the tour for five consecutive years. Then, we’re introduced to the great American cyclist, Lance Armstrong.
The 1990s are the Miguel Indurain era in the Tour de France. He entered the race for the first time in 1985 and entered it eleven more consecutive times. His ratings steadily improved and he eventually won for the first time in 1990. He went on to win each year thereafter until 1995. He became the first person to win this race five consecutive times. In 1996, Indurain made a valiant effort but a week of cold, damp riding lead to a case of bronchitis and Bjarne Riis won. (more…)
The Tour De France in the 1980s – an American Victory at Last
August 17th, 2009 Admin 
The Tour de France in the 1980s finally saw America’s first victory. But this was really “the Badger’s” decade. Bernard Hinault, after several wins and many career successes, retired in 1986. He and his yellow jersey had been chased for a very long time.
1980 saw the peloton pummeled by relentless rain. Bernard Hinault started the tour like the winner he is but tendinitis in his knee forced him to quit. Joop Zoetemelk from Holland, in (more…)