Ryder Hesjedal,  Giro d'Italia stage 16 individual time trial Velonews.com featured Team Garmin-Chipotle H3O cyclist Ryder Hesjedal as one of two Canadians who might well like up for the Tour de France next month. This will be the first time in more than ten years that a Canadian has competed in Le Tour.

Said Hesjedal: “The reality of taking the start in France is becoming more and more real as each pedal is turned. The anticipation is unbearable.”