I confess, I am hooked since I saw the Tour last year..(we get it on OLN, The Outdoor Life network)...I am just becoming familar with how the scoring, rules, tactics..etc., work. I have finally come up with a working definition of "Peloton"....."Those poor struggling riders who have little chance to win, but get bonuses helping the stars avoid problems" *grin*...yes, I know...silly...but..

One thing I do NOT understand yet though, is why they tolerate so many spectators jumping out on the course, especially on the mountain finishes! Sometimes the riders can barely get through. I actually saw one photographer fail to get out of the way, and get run over by a rider.

...and all those cars and motorcycles!...it's a wonder there are not more crashes.