TOUR TECH: THE BIKES OF LE TOUR, PART ONE
July 8, 2009


Here are ten team bikes to check out plus a skooch of the local  atmosphere


Just prior to the start of stage five, Lance rolled up to Tom Boonen for a quick handshake. Lance is "The Man", but Boonen is still uber cool and damn handsome too!


Although the swoosh has all but disappeared from public cycling, they maintain the brand with some of the best. Cavendish was sportin' these sweet personalized metallic green Nikes to match his Points Leader kit.


The Village Depart is where the hoi polloi congregate every morning to catch up on the news and troll for all the free food.


Like father like son? Nicolas Roche, the son of 1987 Tour/Giro/Worlds winner Stephen Roche certainly hopes so.


Christian VandeVelde is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. The American currently sits in 10th after Stage six.


If you were starting Stage 5 of the 2009 Tour de France, this is what it would like from mid-pack. Lance Armstrong is sitting about six feet behind you.

Now check out part one of our team bike photo gallery as they rolled up for the daily sign-in....


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