The Cartoon Version of Le Tour De France

Dave and I arrived in Sydney three years ago during the Australian winter. One thing that kept us entertained during many cold nights in is Le Tour De France. I had heard of the race and all the hype that surrounded it because of the infamous Lance Armstrong, but never really watched it. I guess you're forced to when you have only free-to-air TV channels.

A lover of cooking shows, I took interest in the race precursor Taste Le Tour with Gabriel Gate. This French chef now Australian resident had the most adorable accent. He explained and demonstrated the cooking of the cuisine of the region where the day's race was being held.

My interest grew in our second year living in Australia because the final yellow jersey was won by Cadel Evans, Australia's first Tour De France winner. His face was all over Australian media propelling public interest.

This year is no different. The sun still sets at 4 pm and I often get home too late to start a movie. Instead, I end my night watching Le Tour De France. The race lasts for 3 weeks keeping me entertained until my favourite summer US TV shows (Dexter and Suits) come back on air.

If you don't know much about Le Tour De France, check out this cute animated video (in the narration style of Ratatouille) on the history of this great tour testing human strength, endurance and desire.