Tour de France, 2010: Stage 1 overview

October 13, 5:32 PMCycling ExaminerJames Raia

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There's always a lot of speculation from "insiders" around Europe as the annual Tour de France presentation approaches Some of it proves accurate, other prognosticators' information turns out to be worth less than a tossed used water bottle.

Regardless, on the eve of the 2010 Tour de France announcement, here's the official information announced about the prologue and stage 1 from the race's official web site. Distances are not listed.

Sunday 4th July, Stage 1

Before the start of the stage the pack of riders on the 2010 Tour will enjoy a final stroll through Rotterdam town centre, following the start in De Heuvelpark. Prior to their departure from the town they will also receive the visit of some of the 18 municipalities that make up Rotterdam’s urban community.

The “leap” west will take them into a particularly windswept region: on the Zeeland polders the most enterprising will certainly be able to gain ground, just like the Dutch pioneers of old who conquered the North Sea.

The race will then move due south and will cross the border separating the Netherlands from Belgium, approximately twenty kilometers north of Antwerp.

To read more about the 2010 Tour de France, visit:

Tour de France, 2010: Prologue overview

Watch the Tour de France presentation for free on the Internet

Tour de France 2010 Presentation scheduled Oct. 14

Tour de France, 2010: A double ascent of the Col du Tourmalet?

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