The
Tour de France starts on Saturday. This year's route covers 3,540 km over 21 stages with plenty of terrain that offers the opportunity for a variety of riders to achieve victory. In the end, there is only one true winner - the rider that arrives in Paris wearing the
Maillot Jaune, aka The Yellow Jersey. This is the rider that completes all 21 stages in the fastest cumulative time.
There are
other jerseys are on the line too, including:
- The Green Jersey for the best all around rider. This jersey has come to be known as the Sprinter's Jersey in recent history.
- The Polka Dot Jersey for the best mountain climber. This rider is also known as the King of the Mountains.
- The White Jersey for the best young rider. This is the highest placed racer under the age of 23.
All these opportunities add up to multiple races within the bigger race. There are more than a handful of racers eyeing victory in this year's tour. All the top riders finished off their preparation with the Criterium du Dauphine or the Tour de Suise.
Just like the pro racers, I've topped off my Tour preparation with a recent Bordeaux Right Bank Ruckus featuring
St. Emilion vs. Washington.
2014
Auclair Right Blend vs. 2008
Chateau Barde-Haut Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
