Back three centuries to the turbulent times of the “Sun King,†Louis XIV, being sent to Limoges wasn’t a whole lot of fun. The irascible monarch made a habit of exiling out-of-favor acquaintances to the central French city, where they faced public embarrassment and the termination of their political ambitions.
Fast-forward to modern times, and Limoges meant only one thing for Lance Armstrong and the Tour de France field – rest.
The first day off for this year’s Tour gave riders a rare opportunity to ease their wearied legs on Monday. But as the wheels started turning once more on Tuesday, the conjecture and speculation surrounding cycling’s biggest name had not died down any… Details