A loyal viewer (Faux Rockmeister) has suggested that we should (or should I say the France) change the name of the race to the "Tour Duh Freedom". OK.... and while we are at it, why don't we just paint a target on your back and air drop you into the Sudan. I hear they get a lot of money for short Jewish chiropractors that speak Chinese!
I am not opposed to changing the name, but come on. The Tour De France has had its name for more than 100 years! It has remained true to its concept and ideals for nearly as long, and frankly (Franc Lee?) I for one am NOT Franco-Phobic, and have no issue with the moniker of "de France".
Official Tour Website (English Subtitles)
Not until 1986 did any riders from the USA ever win or even place high enough to garner attention from anyone in the European Professional cycling community! But since Greg LeMond came along and put Bernard "Saint Bernard" Hinault on his heels, most ugly Americans didn't even know where France was, that a race was going on, and true to form didn't know which side of their croisant to butter. (HINT: it's the side that gets buttered).
Now that Lance's reign comes to a glorious end, who will follow in his foot steps and march on as the Tour's King? Will it be the Uber Putz Ullrich? Maybe Hincapie? Or could it be Senor Mayo? I guess we will have to wait till next year to find out! Who knows.... Maybe Lance will get tired of tuning Cheryl's guitars and return for a shot at Numero Ocho!!!!
