Quote contest
50 bazillion upgrade points to whoever names the source of this quote, and what it is in reference to:
"The French have long since given up all illusion. It's been many years since the French riders have been able to hold their own in this great French race. The last French victory was 20 years ago, but that isn't stopping anybody from cheering the national heroes."
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The rider in my avatar is David Etxebarria, not me.