Yes! That's right! The Tour de France came through Montpellier while we were there. We walked out of the apartment with every intention of going to the beach, swim suits on, towels in hand, books and sunglasses. But when we started walking down the street, we noticed police cars everywhere and eventually stumbled upon some barricades and then it hit us....the Tour de France was in town!
We hurried back to the apartment, changed and got everything we thought we might need for the day.
After walking through the hubbub for several hours, we found a great spot near lots of people, but right up to the barrier. And that is where we stayed for several hours! We were about 1/4 mile from the start and we were able to see every team just after they were sent at the start.
We hurried back to the apartment, changed and got everything we thought we might need for the day.
After walking through the hubbub for several hours, we found a great spot near lots of people, but right up to the barrier. And that is where we stayed for several hours! We were about 1/4 mile from the start and we were able to see every team just after they were sent at the start.
Each team was released 7 min. apart and were proceeded by a police motorcycle and lots of cheering. Then after each team were several cars full of media and whatever else they might need.
Here is our video clip of Lance Armstrong and his team, Astana, just after they started!!! They went past us so fast we weren't quite sure which one he was....but we saw him!
Today was a wonderful surprise and we had so much fun among the excitement!
Today was a wonderful surprise and we had so much fun among the excitement!
I think you made the right choice today - you can go to the beach anytime. But how cool is it to be able to say you cheered on the American team at the Tour de France! WOW
ReplyDeleteI loved the video. But at first, I thought the motorcycle was first rider and I started laughing because it's just a wooooosh going by! I was laughing so hard Dad had to come in and see what was going on. Then the real riders came woooooshing by. To bad you guys didn't talk! I miss hearing your voice and laugh. Love you guys
MOM
That video was too funny! I hear AJ saying 'Here comes Lance Armstrong' and then a bunch of bikers go flying by so fast that you can't tell who is who. Chris, Pat and I got quite a laugh out of it. But, seriously, how lucky are you guys to stumble on the Tour de France while in Montpellier! What an awesome thing! Definitely worth giving up the beach for that. Love, Mom
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