The Victoria Times Colonist rallies readers to cheer on Canadian cycling hero Ryder Hesjedal as he competes in his first Tour de France.

From the article: “His team — Garmin-Chipotle — is at the top of the standings after the first three days. And Hesjedal, despite bad luck yesterday that saw him delayed by a crash of riders ahead of him, is considered a serious threat to win a stage of the Tour in his first year.”