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If you think bicycle racing is boring, you aren't paying attention. What makes bike racing unique and different is that it is an individual sport with a team component that is crucial to success. There are so many aspects to it - it would take too long to explain here.
Interesting enough (relative to this thread) , one thing I admire about cycling is the code of honor. You never attack a fellow cyclist at a "nature" break, if they puncture or run off the road. A few years ago in the TDF, Lance waited for Ullrich to get back up on the road after he ran off into a ditch so they could resume racing against each other.
Last week people were posting, "why don't they attack on the final day?" Because if they wanted to beat Landis, they had the day before (the Individual time trial) to do it- for that matter they had the previous 3 weeks! Riders that don't follow the code are penalized by other riders and put in their place. There is not a lot of honor in sports (especially pro) any more. I love that about cycling.
For the record, I am a woman and I love all sports. My absolute favorite is the NFL.

NFL????

Come on qualifying for the Champions League has begun, then the Premier League starts in a few weeks.

Perfect antidote to the Tour hangover :-)

Got to the end of the thread and I'm pinging so I can come back later.

I also agree with your last post.