Friday, August 27, 2010

Discover the regions of France with the Tour de France

The famous race was founded in 1903 with its first issue. At that time the race with just six short stages in major cities of France. 'State' the largest ever organized race. " The 97th Time is organized by ASO, Amaury Sport Organisation. In fact, the race has not been every year since 1903 because of wartime (1915-1918 and 1940-1946). The race is famous for his race leader's yellow helmets. But there in 1903. Has onlywas created after World War I in 1919. The race also features the famous mesh: a green jersey for best sprinter (created 1953), a white jersey for best young cyclists (founded 1970) and, finally, white shirt and red points for the best climber. Cyclists from all over the world playing in this race, which offers a variety of races in one race: Team Race against time, plain and mountain travel.

When the Tour de France is obviously a great sportEvent has also become a cultural and historical event. Indeed, the great media exposure, is a great opportunity to discover France, from cities to small villages. The race is also very popular in France with the activities before, during and after the race. Initially, the teams were representing their countries. Since 1930, the company team to cover major expenses such as materials, the hotels have accommodation. The racealso an important cost. Therefore, the publicity caravan was created. And 'one of the best moments for the audience. The Caravan is a half to two hours before the race. Here advertisers to distribute advertising materials, such as hats, t-shirts and key chains. Of course the media gave exposure to the phenomenon of television in a new dimension to the race. You can follow the Tour de France and explore the different regions of France. The 2010 edition willfrom various cities such as Avoriaz, Revel and Paris.

The hotel is located in the Alps, mountain running will take place in Avoriaz. At an altitude of 1800 m, ski resort, this has the advantage, Swiss and placed at the center of the "Portes du Soleil in France," the attractive domain is a 14-inch extremely runs from the sixties, the resort is also known known as the capital of snowboarding.

After this step, cyclists want to go to the south of the Midi-Pyrenees. Thisto discover because Revel, in Haute-Garonne. The village with 8000 inhabitants is located 50 km from Toulouse. Revel is also known for its craftsmen and the excellence of his engravings, tapestry-maker or carpenter. Revel at the foot of Black Mountain is a fortified town created in 1342 by Philippe de Valois V and the region is amazing.

Like every year for 35 years the Tour de France finish line will cross theChamps Elysees in Paris. This step is the smallest of this problem in 2010 with only 102.5 km. It 'an opportunity to celebrate the bicycle in the French capital. This year, the third anniversary of the "Velib" (public rental bikes in Paris) will be celebrated with 600 km bike and 71 million trips are available throughout the city.

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