Monthly Archives: June 2016

Yesterday we took a look at who the overall contenders are for the 2016 edition of the race. Today we will break down the other three jersey competitions with our picks for who will win each. Maillot Vert (Green Jersey)-The … Continue reading →

There are four jersey competitions within the race, Overall Leader (Yellow Jersey), Points Leader/Most Consistent Finisher (Green Jersey), King of the Mountains (Red and White Polka Dot Jersey), and the Best Young Rider (White Jersey). Below we will break down … Continue reading →

The final push into Paris will feature 4 mountain stages and a mountain individual time trial. I don’t know that I have ever seen a more difficult third week in a Grand Tour. Unless the leader has a huge lead, … Continue reading →

After a much-needed rest day in Andorre the Tour begins week two which contains the key stage to Mont Ventoux and the first Individual Time Trial of the race. Stage 10 Escaldes-Engordany to Revel (197km)-Officially classified as a “hilly” stage … Continue reading →

The first 9 stages of the Tour contain a little bit of everything that makes this bike race the best in the world. The first 4 stages are flat and should provide a stage for the sprinters to show their … Continue reading →

Saturday will mark one week to go until the Grand Depart of the 103rd Tour De France in La Manche. This years route will begin in the Normandy region of France and flow counter-clockwise visiting the Massif Central, Pyrenees, and … Continue reading →