Tour de France 2012

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Team Sky of Britain speeds down Granier pass behind Edvald Boasson Hagen of Norway during the 12th stage between Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Annonay on July 13, 2012.

 

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The breakaway pedals through a tunnel in the twelfth stage between Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Annonay Davezieux on July 13, 2012.

 

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A fan, with his 1912 bicycle, cheers on the peloton riding in the twelfth stage on July 13, 2012.

 

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The peloton rides past vineyards during the 12th stage between Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Annonay-Davezieux on July 13, 2012.

 

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Fans cheer on the breakaway riders in the twelfth stage on July 13, 2012.

 

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David Millar of Britain collapses after crossing the finish line to win the 140-mile 12th stage in Annonay on July 13, 2012.

 

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Anthony Roux of France receives medical assistance from his team as he rides during the 13th stage between Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux and Cap d'Agde on July 14, 2012.

 

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The peloton rides past sunflowers during the 13th stage on July 14, 2012.

 

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The peloton passes through Uzes during the 13th stage on July 14, 2012.

 

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Team Europcar riders pass a woman waving the French flag on Bastille Day during the 13th stage on July 14, 2012.

 

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The peloton rides past a woman on a horse during the 13th stage on July 14, 2012.

 

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The peloton pedals through vineyards during the 13th stage on July 14, 2012.

 

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Cheerleaders of the USAP rugby team from Perpignan encourage the riders during the 14th stage between Limoux and Foix on July 15, 2012.

 

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The peloton with Christian Vandevelde of the US (center) passes through Tarascon-sur-Ariege during the 14th stage on July 15, 2012.

 

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(Left to right) Peter Sagan, Gorka Izaguirre, Philippe Gilbert, and Sandy Casar sprint at the finish line of the 14th stage in Foix on July 15, 2012.

 

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Vincenzo Nibali of Italy (center left) leads Bradley Wiggins of Britain (wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey) as they climb Mur de Peguere during the 14th stage on July 15, 2012.

 

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A fan gives Joan Horrach of Spain a push as he climbs Mur de Peguere during the 14th stage on July 15, 2012.

 

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sam leong, what do you think of this year winner?

what do you feel about the change in the route of this year tour de france, so that it does not give advantage to mountain cycling expert like armstrong.

Is the change good for the sport?

 

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sam leong, what do you think of this year winner?

what do you feel about the change in the route of this year tour de france, so that it does not give advantage to mountain cycling expert like armstrong.

Is the change good for the sport?

In order to win the tour, you need to be good both in the mountains and in time trials. This has always been the case.

 

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In order to win the tour, you need to be good both in the mountains and in time trials. This has always been the case.

every year the route is different, if the route is mostly mountain, then the cyclist who are expert in mountains will have advantage. This year, it is not like the past, good for all rounder cyclists than mountain cyclists.