This summer we saw the Tour de France starting from the glamorous Principality of Monaco. The 2009 tour was the the return of the time trial stage, a 15Km sprint, starting and finishing on the Formula 1 track in the famous Monaco Hercule harbour.
In addition, the presentation of the teams and the start of the first stage ensured the association with Monaco, and created a truly memorable start to the 2009 tour that no cycling enthusiast, or those who simply like luxurious hospitality, wanted to miss.
We applaud all the brave participants in this Tour, we congratulate Albert Contador to his amazing win, but are truly in awe of Lance Armstrong's fantastic return to cycling! His efforts are truly worth our admiration, and we are proud to be supporting his cancer Foundation LIVESTRONG.

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