I have a question about the Tour De France for those in the know

I just don't get it. I have little to no knowledge of it, so excuse me but how does it work?

I saw Cavendish win something yesterday, then they were all talking about some other race immedietely afterwards - two races in one day?

I heard on the news that traditionally they don't chase the guy in the yellow jersey on the final day. Not much of a race then, is it?

Is it done on your overall time over the however many stages?

How does the team business work, and do those guys still get medals? Why don't they take 2nd, 3rd, 4th place?

As you can tell, I'm ignorant. Serious answers required. Thanks.

Posted By: Charles21 on July 22nd 2012 at 11:30:37

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I have a question about the Tour De France for those in the know (Other Sports) - Charles21, Jul 22, 11:30:37
- to me this is the problem with Tour de France (Other Sports) - ghostof barry butler, Jul 22, 11:51:48
- I`m not in the know as some others on here but here goes (Other Sports) - emmaroyds, Jul 22, 11:42:54
  - The last stage into Paris is flat. (Other Sports) - APB, Jul 22, 12:32:39
    - thanks (n/m) (Other Sports) - Charles21, Jul 22, 12:40:09
    - Incidentally, Eddy Mercx in 1969 (I think) won all categories. (Other Sports) - APB, Jul 22, 12:36:50
  - Thanks Emma (n/m) (Other Sports) - Charles21, Jul 22, 12:25:42

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