I'm a rider, fan of the tour, although not so much in recent years with the Sky scripted approach. Went to the tour on three occasions and rode some of the courses in the Alps and Pyrenees… fantastic riding. Wish they would televise the Giro here in the US.

First part of this year's race was a snoozer, but it's finally getting interesting.

Jody

Sagan getting kicked out was ridiculous. Last year the Vuelta was televised, that was great to see.

Yeah, Cavendish tried to put himself where there wasn't space. Rooting for Bardet here.

Was planning to do a TdF re-theme back in 2010, which was going to include Armstrong images, glad I didn't do that. Pgh Penguins was a much better choice.

Yep Lance was certainly a cheat and a jackass, but it's amazing how he was singled out and banned, while many of the other riders who also cheated are still in the sport (like Vaughters, Aldag) or still considered heroes (Zabel).

I've heard that Lance's podcast is worth checking out.