The Champions Promenade at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
We were in Monaco, the starting point of the much-celebrated Tour de France and walking around the streets buzzing with the tour related activities that we came across an interesting stretch overlooking the vast Mediterranean Sea. The Champions Promenade at the Grimaldi Forum is surely a place of interest for those who follow soccer.
life Around Tour de France – Stage 21…the final stage!
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France fan… Cavendish rules Champ-Elysees, Contador bags 2nd TdF !! As the riders left Montereau-Fault-Yonne for this the last stage of the 96th edition of the Tour de France, for most, it is the fulfillment of their desire to finish […]
life Around Tour de France – Stage 20
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower… The Killer peak tamed !! The 20th & penultimate stage of the tour started from Montelimar and ended at Mont Ventoux, a distance of 167 kms. With one Cat – 4 climb & three Cat – 3 climbs […]
life Around Tour de France – Stage 19
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower… The biggest challenge is yet to come !! With the announcement of his signing up with the Radio Shack team by Lance Armstrong, the battle lines are going to drawn very clearly now. Reports of displeasure within […]
life Around Tour de France – Stage 18
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower Annecy – the lake town !! In the Alps, we have seen some of the best scenic routes & towns as we pass by with the Tour de France. The natural beauty of the place with lots of […]
life Around Tour de France – Stage 17
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower The Lance influence !! As the tour starts of on the third of the Alpine stages, the race for the top contender is now becoming a show of team strength. With several teams totally out of contention, its […]
Life around Tour de France – Stage 16
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower Mont Blanc – what a sight!! The sight of this majestic mountain top covered in snow is an unforgettable one. With this being summer here, the majority of the mountain tops at this Ski resort is just plain […]
life Around Tour de France – Stage 15
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower The air pistol salute seen once again!! With the race set to move into the Alps, the frenzy of the tour moves from France to Switzerland. The fans traveling across to the high mountains in campers is a […]
Life around Tour de France – Stage 14
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower Cold & rainy – the tour moves on!! Today, we were certified “crazy & mad” by our friends in Colmar, for we braved a consistent drizzle for over 2 hours on the streets leading to Sundhoffen – a […]
Life around Tour de France – Stage 13
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent follower of Tour de France The city where Francois Bartholdi was born does indeed have a special place for him. For not only is a square named after him along with a statue but also the pride of place in the […]
Life around Tour de France – Stage 12
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and an ardent Tour de France follower Vittel – the city which is a brand!! The 12th Stage of the Tour de France started off in Tonnere & ended at Vittel a distance of 211 kms, with the course running through the towns of Rugny, […]
Life around Tour de France – Stage 11
This is a guest post by Mr.Q, a professional quizmaster and a passionate traveler Cycling Schumacher in the making !! The Tour de France has always been about the race for the Yellow Jersey & the titanic struggle which the leader of the race has to put up with. For most professional cyclists even wearing […]