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Thanks to Versus

To The Producers of the Tour de France on Versus, and to Phil, Paul, Bob, and Craig,

Thank you for the beautiful coverage of the Tour de France again this year. For Americans, Versus is our pipeline to this great event.

The live coverage is incredible. This is the first year that I've had the free time to watch from the rollout of the first stage through the podium presentation on the Champs. There is no other event like this, and no other sports show that comes close to the epic scope of your Tour production.

I can only imagine the logistical difficulty of following the Tour around France for a month, while being away from friends and family.

I hope Versus continues to cover the Tour in the years to come, and that you're able to broaden and deepen your coverage of this spectacle.

Thanks again,

Kevin

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Hear hear

Versus had an announcement up on their website that they have secured the rights to broadcast the Tour de France through 2013.

by bethie on Jul 27, 2008 12:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I second that!

Also add thanks to Robbie and Frankie too! It was a fun team to follow along with this year.

"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."

by nikki on Jul 27, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions  

Agree - better coverage

This was better coverage than the past I think. When I think about trying to find info about Lemond and Eric heiden (from my state) back in the day – it is amazingly better. Heck that tool lust is around to – I’m even thinking about a Skil bench!

by Markk on Jul 27, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

My cable company

didn’t carry OLN – VS until just a few years ago, so no matter what snarks I may make about the ads or tapout promos, I’m still very thankful that I have the daily coverage and get to share this race around France.

by Katiek on Jul 27, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Bravo Versus! Add my gratitude to the list for Versus and TiVo.

Although I did watch a few hours live and paid my dues in commercial viewing time. I didn’t fast forward through them all of the time.

by ZoeRochelle on Jul 28, 2008 11:49 AM EDT reply actions  

I have to say thanks to Versus and Phil & Paul

Without them, I would have never deciced to quit smoking and take up cycling. So, I’ll always have a soft spot for those guys.

If I just had one more gear, I...

by SpunOut on Jul 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

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