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I went to a stage of the Tour several years ago and found the Caravan to be perhaps the best part of the show, with lots of cool loot. I was in a rural town with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere, and the food and wine flowed freely.
With some of the wilder vehicles, I kept thinking about how somebody has to drive these crazy contraptions over large distances, day after day. If I ever had the chance, I’d do it in a minute.
super awesome fun post and if I can say, better than Ray. Good to see you guys having fun at the Tour on behalf of all the readers
Last year when the Tour passed about 1 km from my house in Belgium, I too wanted a polka dot cap but didn’t get one. This year I’ll be watching two stages in the Pyrenees and hope to have better luck. :-)
And on those last big climbs before the final TT, the race itself should be very interesting as well.
What a great post! Your enthusiasm and excitement definitely comes through. Happy 4th to you both
Loved your recount of this part of the Tour (loved the others too). So happy for you guys. Thanks for making me laugh and smile.
Great post Bobbie! Glad Ray saved the day and got your awesome hat :)
I thought Ray wrote this until I got to the part about the polka dotted hat and had to scroll back up to the top. Great post.
Girl Powa! Great post!
And if Ray’s still looking for some races, check the Ch’triMan (IM and HIM distances) on august 26 near the channel, 200 klicks north of Paris!
very nice post Ray. i really like the one with the one biking on the side car of a motorcyle
Great post from The Girl … went to the UK Olympic Torch relay yesterday at 7AM – free 100ml bottle of Coke … TDF knows how to engage the audience!
I’m going to see Le Tour next week and can’t wait to see the publicity caravan. Since were going to at least 4 stages, I hope to load up on swag! Thanks to Bobbie for such a nice preview!
By the way, I’m not sure exactly when you two are arriving in Paris, but I’ll keep my eyes open for you during Stage 20 on the Champs-Elysees. I’ll be the one with the Missouri Tigers flag!
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I’ve never even heard of this! It looks like SO MUCH FUN! Congrats on the swag grab :)