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Old 07-22-13, 12:44 PM
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It's a lot like the Kentucky Derby

Finding a spot on the rail, lots of anticipation, then it's all over very quickly. View from the Pont Royal going into the Louvre.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5dHtHxr30M

We planned our trip last year, not even realizing we would be in Paris for the final stage. Good timing!

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Like the commentary "there he is, the man in the yellow jersey, he's the winner".

Hope you had a bet on him.
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Originally Posted by Caretaker
Like the commentary "there he is, the man in the yellow jersey, he's the winner".

Hope you had a bet on him.
Had to explain to my non-cycling kids
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The difference between the Kentucky Derby and the TdF:


In the Kentucky Derby the drunks have to STAY in the infield.
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