Le Tour 2006

If you're like Wally, it's never too early to start thinking about the Tour de France. This year's TdF will be wide-open after seven-time winner Lance Armstrong's retirement. Today's NYT had a good article on Lance's role with Team Discovery in '06 and who will lead the team in Le Tour. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/25/sports/othersports/25cycling.html?_r=1

Wally's early vote is George Hincapie, Lance's faithful lieutenant for many years. Regardless of who leads Discovery, it will be an interesting month of July! http://www.letour.fr/2006/TDF/presentation/us/parcours.html Tuesday, July 18 should be fun.