“Tour Guy” here, that is my self appointed admin name for this site, my name is Brian Johnson. I was a cyclist back in the day, I competed as a Junior and a category 3 amateur rider. Nothing to write home about or special, however cycling did keep me out of trouble and I loved that it was such an underground sport at the time (mid 80’s).
I decided to give blogs a shot just several months ago, I am still learning about the platform and am already seeing the power of blogs. I also feel quite lucky in choosing “pro cycling” as a subject to blog about. The Tour de France is a perfect fit for a blog, it is held over a 3 week period complete with races results, rider reports, equipment updates, a great history and more. I decided to launch this site/blog just weeks ago and got up and running just days before the start (about June 24th).
From the looks of it other blogers are also taking to the subject and I have run into some excellent blogs, many of which are listed and linked on my right side panel. Each blogger brings in his or her own opinion about the race from their point of view, creating some interesting reading. I also wanted to create a post about these sites and blog have a look-see.
Cycling & Tour Blogs
- UCI Pro Tour Blog & Directory
One of my favourite blogs run by Oskar van Rijswijk, Oskar writes very short descriptions of cycling related links, site and blogs with an occasional tip, fact or other cycling tid bit a very classic style of blogging. - Velochimp – Euro style chimp attitude
Another great read Velo chimp offers up some nice reads and carries much of his own content. Velochimp is also very knowledgeable and offers great insight. - Cycloblog – Blogging the 2005 Tour de France
Written by Andrew Dunn a 22 year old out of South Wales, cycloblog is another great read and worth a visit. - Masiguy – “I am a life-long, dyed in the wool jersey bicycle geek”.
Cyclist turned blogger, Tim (admin at Masiguy) also has an excellent blog and is posting some great reads for le Tour. Tim is brand manager for Masi Bicycles. If you remember the classic cycle movie breaking away then you will remember that Masi was the bike ridden by the star “Dave”. - Peloton Fodder – “Put Me Back On The Bike”
Perspectives on professional and amateur road bike racing from a simple man, based in Louisville Kentucky, who rides too much and sleeps too little. - TDF Blog
Probably the most known “tour blog” out their this site has been online for quite some time and is crammed with new releases, updates and lots of great tidbits and finds along the web. A must read for anyone interested in the cycling or bike racing. - Tour de Blog
A light harded read of a blog with some fun info on riders, races and other goodies. - VeloGal
Professional photographer Velogal is in France right now! Also check out here “photo site link” velogal.smugmug.com - VinoVelo
Apart from family, what could be more important than wine and bikes? Of course, there might be the odd rant about other topics on here too. - Active.com Is Home For Some “Famous Bloggers”
- Kevin Livingston
Livingston, whose racing career included stints on Motorola, Cofidis, U.S. Postal Service, and Team Telekom, will offer insightful commentary on every day’s action with emphasis on American Tour cyclists such as Floyd Landis, Levi Leipheimer, Freddie Rodriguez, George Hincapie, and Bobby Julich. Livingston will be in France for the final two weeks of the Tour as a cycling-tour guest rider, so he’ll be able to give a front-row perspective and unique personal insight into the Tour as it unfolds. - Martin Dugard
Martin Dugard, a New York Times bestselling author, will be providing us with a behind-the-scenes account of the 2005 Tour de France. His full media access to the teams and riders will help us understand life inside the pro peloton. Martin’s blog dispatches will also serve as the foundation for a new book, Chasing Lance, which will be published in December by Little, Brown. - John Robson
John Robson has been covering cycling and triathlon for nearly 20 years, writing extensively for Florida Sports Magazine and numerous other publications. A self-proclaimed Tour junkie, he’s followed every Tour for the past 25 years and, as is the case again this year, planned trips to France to witness key mountain stages first-hand. Robson will enlighten us with dispatches from the frontlines of the Tour — chronicling the ins and outs of getting around this 3-week spectacle. - Phil White
Phil White is the co-founder and co-owner of Cervelo, equipment supplier to Team CSC. Phil will travel with the team for the entire Tour, making sure that everything remains in tip-top shape, and advising the team about equipment choices for each individual stage. This year Phil is equipped with cameras, voice recorders, a videographer and cell and satellite connections so he can post text, photos, audio files and even video. With his all-access pass he can go places journalists aren’t welcome. - Alex Trautwig
14 year old son of OLN Tour de France host Al Trautwig. The Long Island, NY native will be attending his second consecutive Tour in 2005. Last year, he was at the finish line everyday and his daily photographs were published on Chris Carmichael’s Web site, trainright.com. This year, he looks to use that experience and include his thoughts about what life is like on the Tour in France.
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