Tour de France (2012) Photos; Page 1: 2012 Route Presentation |
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| It wasn't necessary for Philippe Gilbert to be the first to show up, he already had a seat reserved for him | share this photo |
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| RadioShack's Dirk Demerol, Johan Bruyneel and Alain Gallopin | share this photo |
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| Thor Hushovd wore the Yellow Jersey for seven days last July. The 2012 route might be good for him as well. | share this photo |
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| Alexander Vinokourov just can't leave the sport. After announcing his retirement for the second time earlier in the year, Vino plans to continue racing for Astana. | share this photo |
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| Frank and Andy Schleck | share this photo |
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| The 2012 Yellow Jersey was on unveiled by Bernard Hinault and former French tennis star Yannick Noah | share this photo |
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| Christian Prudhomme, general director of the Tour de France, announcing his 7th Tour de France route since taking over in 2005 | share this photo |
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| However, the route wasn't a surprise. Like the Giro d'Italia, the official site mistakenly posted it (briefly) a week prior to the official announcement. | share this photo |
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| The 2012 Tour de France. More hilly stages and time-trialing but less of the high mountains. | share this photo |
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| Initial rider reactions | share this photo |
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| It's not a good route for the Schleck brothers with fewer high mountain stages and 96 km of individual time trialing. Andy will have to wait another year to improve on his three runner-ups. | share this photo |
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| But, defending champion Cadel Evans likes this route. It even favors him more than last year. | share this photo |
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| Alberto Condator multitasking as he arrives on stage much to the amusement of Cadel Evans and Philippe Gilbert who especially like the route | share this photo |
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| Post presentation photo-op | share this photo |
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| Expect lots of stage wins and Yellow Jerseys from this group in 2012 | share this photo |
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