How do i participate in the tour de france?

Im a 16 year old boy. I practice cycling everyday. I live in India, Hyderabad..im really interested in participating in the tour de France..but i dont think there are any special..resources..or any institutions in india..which encourage and develop cycling skills..and bring greater opportunities to people with interests in cycling..what do i do? does the government of India help in cycling?

2009-01-17 22:31:58 by nikhilnimmagadda2000 | Posted in Cycling

How do Tour De France Cameramen Balance on the Motorbikes?

Not Just tour de france but anything getting filmed on a motorbike, They Sit or stand on the back of the bike and they sometimes go at such speeds or inclines . There must be a safety system or balancing system they have because there is never any reported falls and they always get perfectly clear pictures. Anyone know how this is done?

They are sometimes tied with straps to the front rider. They also have used back supports like sissy bars to support them..

2007-07-14 08:19:09 by jackospacko | Posted in Cycling

Tour de France: What's the difference between the mountains?

The commentators for the Tour de France keep mentioning that some riders prefer the Alps to the Pyrenees and vice versa. Does anyone know what makes the two mountain ranges so different to ride?

the pyrenean climbs are steeper, generally somewhat shorter, and the roads are narrower and in worse shape.
the alps are, by contrast, longer and gentler, with better pavement.

the climbing syles of the individual riders are suited to one or the other (or neither), but not usually both types.

2006-07-18 12:19:52 by Dasans | Posted in Cycling

What is the average and fastest downhill speed in the tour de france?

I am curious how fast professional riders are going in the downhill portions of the tour de france. What is the fastest ever? What is the average?

Actually and unfortunately, that American ceded the yellow jersey in spectacular fashion today, losing about 10mins to the winner of the stage, Rassmussen.

Apparently the record speed for the TdF is 74.5mph.

2006-07-19 13:18:48 by cktison | Posted in Cycling

How many Australian riders competing in 2008 Tour de France?

How many Australian riders competing in the 2008 Tour de France? Is it 10 and if so, does anyone have a source to back thsi up? 10 points for best answer. Thanks.

1 EVANS Cadel no 1
2 COOKE Baden no 55
3 LOWE Trent no 196
4 GERRANS Simon no86
5 MC EWEN Robbie no 6
6 O’GRADY Stuart no 15
7 RENSHAW Mark no 89
8 LANCASTER Brett no 154
9 HANSEN Adam no 46

http://www.letour.fr/2008/TDF/LIVE/us/100/classement/index.html

And the German, debatable Australian. Riding on a German licence. TDF has him "Born in 25/02/1984 à Cottbus. (GER)"(click riders number).Other sources have him born in Australia. Definately raised in Australia and reported to be renewing Australian citizenship. Speaks with Australian accent

10 HAUSSLER Heinrich no 114

More on Haussler (wiki article so a grain of salt ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Haussler

Another showing born in Germany
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/cy/profiles/4500000000009374.html

This link states duel citizenship and born in Australia residing in Cottbus. (most likely correct)
http://www.cyclingheroes.info/id1132.html

Michael Rogers would have lead out Team Columbia, if he hadn’t been crook most of the season.

2008-07-27 07:40:16 by Dink87522 | Posted in Cycling