Tour de France, midi Pyrenees villa holiday attraction today as the world’s most famous cycle race undertakes the Pau to Col du Tourmalet stage 17.
The Tour de France attracts the best cyclists from around the world to compete in one of the most rigorous competitions of them all and it is the mountain climbs around the midi Pyrenees which often produce some of the most exiting stages.
Controversy often dogs the Tour de France but that does not seem to diminish its popularity with the media, television viewers or the public who continue to turn up in huge numbers to witness the spectacle.
Anyone who has cycled up a hill of any proportion quickly realizes the enormity of the physical exertion involved and when one begins to look into the achievements of the cyclists involved in the Tour de France in terms of the distances covered, the terrain involved and the times achieved one cannot but be mightily impressed by those competing.
The dedication and physical prowess of the cyclists competing in the Tour de France is so impressive that to see them in action is a privilege. Many midi Pyrenees villa holidaymakers take their holidays at times which allow being amongst the lucky spectators. The tour is an annual event and usually passes through this area of extreme beauty. You can follow the tours progress and get the latest Tour de France news on this website letour.frToday midi Pyrenees villa holidaymakers can enjoy the Spanish cyclist Contador battling to retain first place from Luxemburg challenger Schleck who lies just 8 seconds behind in second.
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