Prologue - Departure Town, Strasbourg
Strasbourg, a European city
Located at the heart of the Rhine basin, always moving with the flow of history, Strasbourg is one of Europe’s leading intellectual and cultural cities.
Second largest diplomatic center in France, with over 70 embassies and consulates, Strasbourg is home to several international institutions. Most notably the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and the Eurocorps headquarters. Heir to a long cultural tradition which shaped its architectural and urban heritage, the hometown of Hans Arp and of cathedral builders has always moved with its time. Within the framework of its Eurodistrict, the city has developed close ties with its German neighbor. In keeping with its international and European status, Strasbourg has a flourishing economy as well as dynamic universities and research facilities. With so much going for it, Strasbourg has all the assets of a capital with the winning spirit!!
16:19 - Hushovd Wins The First Yellow Jersey!
The winner of the points classification in the 2005 Tour de France will wear the yellow jersey for stage one tomorrow. Thor Hushovd has won the prologue; beating Hincapie by one second!
16:18 - No Yellow For Zabriskie
Zabriskie has posted the second best time of the day. He will not repeat his victory from the opening day of last year’s Tour but he is in second place after 7.1km of racing in the 2006 Tour.
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