Has there been a better Tour? Who can forget the heroics of Hoogerland after he flew into the barbed wire fence. Voeckler reliving 2004, Hushovd proving that he’s more than just a sprinter, Geraint Thomas’ attack on the Pyrenees and Cav’s Sunday glory. There’s been thrills such as Rolland triumph on Alp d'Huez and spills such as the retirements of Wiggins, Vinokourov as well as 29 others.
When it cam to the teams the combination of Garmin and the Cervelo Test Team proved to be the pick of the bunch whilst the Armstong-less Team Radioshack certainly proved to be the unluckiest. On the other side of the scale Team Sky were much stronger especially with young prospect Edvald Boasson Hagen claiming two stage victories.
In all we saw 5 different mean wear yellow, Philippe Gilbert, Thor Hushovd, Thomas Voeckler, Andy Schleck and the veteran Cadel Evans who became the first ever Australian to win the Tour. Fingers crossed it won’t be long until we can add a Briton as a past winner.
In conclusion it was another cracking year for what must be the toughest endurance race out there. It was also nice to see that eccentric German bloke who dresses as a devil is still going strong.
