The groups are called teams, and use the sponsor's name: Team Skye, Team Radioshack, Team Omega, etc. Movistar Team, Omega Pharma Quick-Step, Garmin-Sharp, amongst others, can make it difficult to follow the stages.
The peloton.
There are no special food groups for TdF riders, they'll eat the same stuff as any other endurance athletes. Plenty of carbs, a bit of protein, some fat etc.
yep! horses
No. TdF is a race between professional teams, usually containing riders of several different nationalities.
Between 18-22 teams with 9 riders in each.
No. You have to be a part of a team to be allowed to race in the Tour de France
To make it easier for the audience to spot the top riders.
They called themselves the "Freedom Riders" they rode through 2 states protesting
Tour de France isn't raced by countries, it's raced by teams consisting of professional riders, usually from several different countries.
There were 199 riders starting the 2009 tour.
sonic riders: free riders
There are no special food groups for TdF riders, they'll eat the same stuff as any other endurance athletes. Plenty of carbs, a bit of protein, some fat etc.
Professional riders
Tour de France isn't raced by countries, it's raced by teams consisting of professional riders, usually from several different countries
all types
The riders ages range from 21 to 38 years old.
yep! horses
No. TdF is a race between professional teams, usually containing riders of several different nationalities.