Be like Armstrong – but with more wine and cheese

Watching the coverage of the Tour de France leads me to two thoughts. The first, how badly I need to get in shape. And the second, how amazing it would be to bike through the idyllic towns of France. Fortunately, you can do both at the same time without having to compete in the grueling, famous race.


There are tour groups that offer bike rides through most countries in Europe. I personally believe traveling by car is the best way to see the country, but can you imagine seeing it by bike? You would be fully able to take in the breathtaking views while trying to catch your breath.


And with all the delectable food you’ll be eating, you can burn off the calories the next day. The downhill side of these types of tours would be inclement weather and tough terrain. But whatever, bring a poncho, and of course, train like Armstrong before the trip.