The riders get 2 rest days during the 3 grueling weeks of the Tour. I don’t know about them, but I’m happy to have had an off day! It’s not easy being a fan and having so many early mornings and long days in the hot sun. Sure, it’s tough to be a cyclist but they have a support staff to bring them water and do their laundry and drive them around–I’m pretty much on my own! I have had some help from family and friends in the publicity department, though, so here is a collection of photos they’ve found online.
Andy Talansky signing autographs at the start of stage 7 in Montpellier. See how pleased he looks! (Photos from Velonews.com, Cyclingnews.com, and Garmin Sharp.)
Stage 7 photos taken in Montpellier by Kevin Derks, one of my Dutch friends who works the morning set up.
Chris Froome on the final climb with about 3.5 kilometers to the finish of stage 8 in Ax 3 Domaines. (Photos from my brother’s television.)
