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Around the World Tour de France By Sheri Lamas For three weeks in July, cyclists from around the world approximately 2,200 miles of various terrains – flat, travel to France in hopes of wearing the coveted yellow hills, mountains, and high altitude topography – jersey and winning the Tour de France. However, this making up the different stages of the race. Cyclists © Mrplum | Dreamstime.com is no easy task considering the race takes place over a will travel through quaint towns, beautiful countryside, 23 day period with 21 segments or stages to compete in. and glorious mountains around the country of France in Over the course of the race, riders will cover clockwise or counter-clockwise direction before racing52 Summer 2016
down the Champs Élysées in Paris to the finish line on color green was chosen because the original sponsorday 23. Each year the course changes and, at times, of this category produced lawn mowers.starts or passes through nearby countries. The red polka dot jersey is given to the cyclist with theThe Tour de France began in 1903, when Geo Lefèvre, most points awarded during a qualified climb. Thea journalist with L’Auto magazine, envisioned a points are determined based on the length andsix-day bike race in an effort to increase sales against difficulty of the climb. Mountains that are long andits rival paper, Le Velo. By holding the race over steep carry higher points. Although this classificationseveral days, folks were sure to purchase the paper to is the second oldest, it wasn’t until 1975 that astay up-to-date on the competition. His editor, Henri designated jersey was awarded. During the Tour, theDesgrange, supported the idea. On July 1, 1903, sixty rider with the highest climbing points will wear thecyclists entered the race, however, only 21 finished. polka dot jersey at the start of each race. If the riderCheating and fighting were widespread and the tour qualifies for another higher classification, the polkawas in jeopardy. However, by spring of the following dot jersey is worn by the second best climber.year, the next race was planned with an additional fivestages, bringing the total to 11. After the second race, The white jersey goes to the youngest cyclist, 25 yearsnight riding was eliminated to prevent cheating. Over or younger, with the lowest cumulative time. Thisthe years, L’Auto’s circulation rose to half a million by classification was added in 1979 and four cyclists who1923, but by 1944 the paper was in trouble and closed won this category went on to win the general [yellowits doors. Eventually, the Tour was turned over to the jersey] classification.government. It is now operated by a subsidiary ofAmaury Sport Organisation (ASO). Through the years, Many take to the streets to watch with admiration andthe race has had its ups and downs, but continued to cheer on the riders of this amazing race. Advertisinggain widespread attention and has become the crème caravans lead and follow behind the riders in colorful,de la crème of bike races. decorated trucks. Entertainers sing, play instruments, or perform acrobatic moves to attract theApproximately 20-22 teams, comprised of nine riders public’s attention. Samples of products are throwneach, compete in the Tour de France. Although, into the crowds to promote their goods.several jerseys are up for grabs, most cyclists are Approximately 11 million products have been giveneyeing the coveted yellow jersey. This jersey is out over the course of the race. See, even thepresented to the leader with the lowest time in the spectators win! At the end of each day, the trucksgeneral classification. Since L’Auto magazine was must be stripped of their decorations to meet highwayprinted on yellow paper, the color was chosen to standards. Therefore, each morning workers are busyrepresent the winner. In the beginning, a yellow decorating these vehicles prior to the start of thatarmband was handed out before changing it to the day’s race. Each year there are roughly 250 vehicles,jersey in 1919. Most spectators are very familiar with with the highest paid sponsors leading the pack.the yellow jersey, as it has become an iconic symbol ofthe race. However, there are a few other notable jersey At the end of the Tour, cash prizes are awarded to theto be on the lookout for in the race. winners of each of the classifications. As of 2009*, the following amounts were handed out – generalThe green jersey is worn by the rider with the most classification €450,000; points and mountainspoints. It’s often associated with sprinters, as more classification €25,000; and young rider classificationpoints are awarded on the flat stages than the €20,000. Prize money of €8,000 was also given tomountain stages. At the start of each stage, the rider each winner of the 21 stages. Now that’s somethingwith the most points wears the green jersey. However, to ride about!¨at the end of the Tour, the cyclist with the most overallpoints is deemed the winner in this classification. The *The average exchange rate for the Euro in July 2009 was 0.710320. 53www.youreinvitedmag.com
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