ACC invited to tour de France

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[quote]01/04/08 - The 2008 Tour: twenty one teams invited
The Tour de France organisers have chosen the teams that will constitute this year’s field. Twenty one teams, of which each will nominate nine riders, are invited for the 2008 Tour de France, which will begin in Brittany on July 5 and conclude on the Champs- Élysées on July 27, three weeks later.
However, this selection is being announced subject to each of the teams respecting the ethics and honesty that must prevail in cycling.

GERMANYGerolsteiner (GST)Team Milram (MRM)BELGIUMQuickstep (QST)Silence - Lotto (SIL)DENMARKTeam CSC (CSC)SPAINCaisse d’Epargne (GCE)Euskaltel - Euskadi (EUS)Saunier Duval - Scott (SDV)UNITED STATESHigh Road (THR)Slipstream Chipotle (TSL) FRANCEBouygues Telecom (BTL)Credit Agricole (C.A)Cofidis Le crédit par téléphone (COF)Française Des Jeux (FDJ)AG2R - La Mondiale (ALM)Agritubel (AGR)GREAT-BRITAINBarloworld (BAR)Addiscombe CC (ACC)ITALYLampre (LAM)Liquigas (LIQ)NETHERLANDSRabobank (RAB)


01/04/2008 - Ken Livingstone: "London wants the Tour again"
Invited today by the Mayor of London, Christian Prudhomme welcomed with the highest interest a new candidacy on behalf of the English capital that wishes to continue its relationship started with the Tour during the 2007 edition. Last July, the organisers as well as the riders were overwhelmed by the popular enthusiasm they witnessed in London and then in Kent with a total of three million spectators on the sides of the roads during the weekend. "London wants to host the Tour de France again'', explained Ken Livingstone during a press conference after having presented his candidacy project. The Tour de France Director who had viewed the Grand Depart as a unique experience in 2007 was seduced. The prospect of a new visit in a close future was therefore considered: "Ken, we shall come back", claimed Christian Prudhomme to the Mayor of London. Ken went on to say how thrilled he was that a local team have been selected to compete with the world’s elite. “It is a fantastic opportunity for Addiscombe CC to show what they can do on the world’s stage and I wish them all the very best”

Pat McQuaid was delighted that such a formidable team has been invited to le tour.

Dick Pound was quick to interject that he was confident that Addiscombe would be the only 100% clean team, and a model for future teams to base themselves on.

Marco Framboli responded
Addiscombe are truly delighted to receive such an accolade, and this just goes to prove how well disciplined our Saturday Club rides to Charlwood are. Our sprinter, Paul (boonen) Tunnell will be looking to bag a few of the early flat stages, before tailing off a bit in the high mountains, and the whole team will be supporting our GC contender George (the smiling assassin) Brent

The 2009 Tour - Grand Départ from Monaco
This afternoon the organisers of the Tour de France unveiled the programme for the first few days of the 2009 race, which will kick off on 4 July. For the first time in its history, the Grande Boucle will set out from Monaco. The Principality has already been the finishing point for race stages on five occasions, including the famous finish between Jacques Anquetil and Raymond Poulidor when the Tour last visited Monaco, in 1964.
With this prestigious Grand Départ, those racing in and following the Tour will have the opportunity to enjoy spending some time in the South-East – a region the convoy rarely passes through. In the last thirty years, only Nice has hosted the Grand Départ. The city had the privilege of serving as a springboard for Bernard Hinault to achieve his third victory in the challenge.
The first pedal strokes from Monaco will perhaps give contenders a chance to stand out – the uneven path that the initial stage will follow favours the more accomplished cyclist. For this individual 15 kilometre time trial race, cyclists will tackle in particular a section of the famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit. The next day, 5th July, the starting signal for the second stage of the 2009 Tour will also be given from Monaco.
Winners on previous occasions when the Tour has come to Monaco
1939
Stage 12. Saint-Raphaël > Monaco - Maurice Archambaud (France)
Stage 13. Monaco > Monaco - Pierre Gallien (France)
1952
Stage 12. Sestrières > Monaco - Jan Nolten (Holland)
1953
Stage 16. Marseilles > Monaco - Wim Van Est (Holland)
1955
Stage 9. Briançon > Monaco - Raphaël Géminiani (France)
1964
Stage 9. Briançon > Monaco - Jacques Anquetil (France)
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Å koda Auto extends its partnership with the Tour de France
Å koda Auto has extended its partnership with the legendary cycling race Tour de France by a further four years (2008-2011) and will therefore continue its involvement in top-class cycling that started in 2004. The partnership agreement was signed with A.S.O. (Amaury Sport Organisation), the organiser of the Tour.
By extending its partnership with this prestigious race, Škoda Auto continues supporting cycling that, alongside ice-hockey, is one of the pillars of the Company’s sponsorship and communication strategy. “Our continuing involvement in cycling and especially the partnership with the Tour de France is part of our long-term strategy of teaming up with the best and thus enhancing the brand awareness and visibility on one side while demonstrating first-class quality of our products on the other”, said Martin Lauer, Head of Škoda Auto Corporate Communications. “Cycling is a worldwide phenomenon, a sport done by millions of people of all age categories and professions. We want to be where our existing and potential customers are and, at the same time, help support this wonderful sport,” adds Martin Lauer.
The partnership with the Tour de France includes support for a number of competitions in France and Belgium organised by A.S.O., such as the well-known spring classic Paris-Roubaix. Thanks to Škoda Auto’s foreign-based agencies, the Mladá Boleslav-based car manufacturer has also been involved in the Giro d’Italia since last year.
For further information, please contact: Jaroslav Černý, Corporate Communications
Tel.: +420 326 811 176 - jaroslav.cerny@skoda-auto.cz

Oscar Pereiro in Yellow
In the presence of Mr Jaime Lissavetsky, junior minister and President of the Supreme Council for Sports, and Patrice Clerc, President of Amaury Sport Organization, Christian Prudhomme, Director of the Tour de France has presented the yellow jersey to the 2006 winner, Oscar Pereiro.
Following the announcement of the official results by the International Cycling Union, this ceremony has been organized at the "Consejo Superior de Deportes" in Madrid on Monday 15th October at 6pm in the presence of a lot of journalists.

Avril Premier

[Sarah_M]

LOL Good one!

[Marky Mark]

FANTASTIC. Good excuse for a holiday now, yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[CaroleH]

Mmmmm. Good April Fools Joke Mr PVT Ever the joker of the club eh?

Carole H

[Alex P]

Good one, on full 1st April alert and it nearly slipped through

[adrian]

Next you'll be telling us the Red Arrows are going to be flying up the Thames

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

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