Tour de France 2009

Tour de France 2009

Tour de France: early stages

This millionaire's playground is the setting for the start of the Tour, which begins with a 15km individual time trial. 1 of 5 Photo by Getty Images

This millionaire's playground is the setting for the start of the Tour, which begins with a 15km individual time trial.

Jul 3, 2009

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  1. This millionaire's playground is the setting for the start of the Tour, which begins with a 15km individual time trial.
  2. The peloton moves from money-drenched Monaco, to picturesque Brignoles.
  3. Located on the south east coast of France on the Mediterranean, Marseille is France's largest commercial port.
  4. The cultural city of Montpellier is the launch pad for the first team time trial of the Tour.
  5. Perpignan is sports mad. Their rugby union side, USA Perpignan, is a regular competitor in the Heineken Cup, and their rugby league side plays in the UK Super League under the name Catalans Dragons. Perpignan rugby player and New Zealand international Dan Carter is pictured at a recent home game.

Tour de France 2009

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