Has Anyone Noticed The Increase In Bike Riders During The Tour De France?

seems to be hordes of them that come out during these 2 weeks

i love the tour btw

If you're really into the tour like I am, you probably just NOTICE cyclists more now... especially if they're wearing helmets and kits. I know I always do.

And as other have said, it's the summer (at least in the northern hemisphere), and so more people actually are out riding (not necessarily because of the tour).

Oh, I thought you meant riders who were spectators at the Tour in France. Never mind. Report Abuse

It's the season. Have you ever noticed during the Major Leaque Baseball season, hordes of kids playing baseball or same for football in winter. I belive that over the past 10 years as a result of the success of Lance Armstrong more kids and their families have taken up cycling as a recreational hobby. Also, with the health and fitness fad that started in the last 20-25 years, people are finding that cyclling is much more fun than spending 1-2 hrs in the gym.

Here is the simplest answer: the most recent stages are in the south, so it's warmer and nicer weather for cyclists to get to the Tour.

I think it's just coincidence mate!

It is Summertime after all! - And only hardcore riders do strong winds, cold and rain.

More cyclists . . can't be bad eh?

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I believe one team had to withdraw due to illegal substance found in the drug tests ( www.bicycling.com for more!). The bikes are better especially the Cervelos and Colnagos!

coupled with rising gas prices and nicer weather...

The tour is 3 weeks long BTW

Yeah everyone want it as a hobby and at the same time as an excercise