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• Tour de France 2010
  

  Tour de France 2010

  
  

  Le parcours du Tour 2010 en 3D / The 2010 route in 3D

  
  The Tour de France 2010 race starts on Saturday July 3rd to Sunday July 25th 2010, the 97th Tour de France will be made up of 1 prologue and 20 stages and will cover a total distance of 3,600 kilometres.

  The wind could also play a decisive role in the following day’s Stage 1, which takes the peloton south-west out of Rotterdam across the polders of Zeeland before swinging back towards the south-west to cross the Belgian border and head for Brussels, passing close to Eddy Merckx’s house on the way.

  Lance Armstrong, winner of this year's Tour Alberto Contador, said, “I think it’s an interesting course. It starts exciting. The first few days will provide a lot of drama for people between the crosswinds in Holland and  the hills in and around Brussels and Spa and then with of course the cobblestones when we first come into France.  The cobbles themselves are dangerous but what is even more dangerous is the run into the cobblestones. The kilometers before, the nerves, the anticipation before, the positioning, that is the most dangerous part. You need obviously an all rounded team but I think you have to take some big guys who can definitely support you in that first week because with the cobble sections you have to be in the front. I remember we did those sections in 2004 and I had great support from Ekimov and Hincapie. We came in the cobble zones first. It makes a big difference."
  

  2010 Tour de France full route:

  Prologue map
  Saturday, July 3, Rotterdam > Rotterdam 8km

  Stage 1 Flat
  Sunday, July 4, Rotterdam > Brussels 224 km

  Stage 2 Hilly
  Monday, July 5, Brussels > Spa 192 km

  Stage 3 Flat
  Tuesday, July 6, Wanze > Arenberg Porte du Hainaut 207 km

  Stage 4 Flat
  Wednesday, July 7, Cambrai > Reims 150 km

  Stage 5 Flat
  Thursday, July 8, Epernay > Montargis 185 km

  Stage 6 Flat
  Friday, July 9, Montargis > Gueugnon 225 km

  Stage 7 Med. mountain
  Saturday, July 10, Tournus > Station des Rousses 161 km

  Stage 8 High Mountain
  Sunday, July 11, Station des Rousses > Morzine-Avoriaz 189 km

  Monday, July 12, Rest Day in Morzine-Avoriaz

  Stage 9 High Mountain
  Tuesday, July 13, Morzine-Avoriaz> Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne 204km

  Stage 10 Med. mountain
  Wednesday, July 14 Chambéry > Gap 179 km

  Stage 11 Flat
  Thursday, July 15 Sisteron > Bourg-lès-Valence 180 km

  Stage 12 Hilly
  Friday, July 16 Bourg-de-Péage > Mende 210 km

  Stage 13 Flat
  Saturday, July 17, Rodez > Revel 195 km

  Stage 14 High Mountain
  Sunday, July18, Revel > Ax-3 Domaines 184 km

  Stage 15 High Mountain
  Monday, July 19, Pamiers > Bagnères-de-Luchon 187 km

  Stage 16 High Mountain
  Tuesday, July 20, Bagnères-de-Luchon > Pau 196 km

  Wednesday July 21, Rest Day Pau

  Stage 17 High Mountain
  Thursday, July 22, Pau > Col du Tourmalet 174 km

  Stage 18 Flat
  Friday, July 23 Salies-de-Béarn > Bordeaux 190 km

  Stage 19 ITT
  Saturday, July 24, Bordeaux > Pauillac 51 km

  Stage 20 Flat
  Sunday, July 25 Longjumeau > Paris (Champs-Élysées) 105 km

  Brussels, Belgium Bike Tours
  

  It only takes 4 hours to bike through Brussels. Most find riding a bike a fun, relaxing way to view the city.
  Others complain that more bike paths need to be available to avoid the automobile traffic. Brussels Airport also called Brussel Nationaal/Bruxelles-National (Brussels National) is an international airport located in Zaventem, 6 NM (11 km; 6.9 mi) northeast of Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Airport that has a special separated road that provides access to the airport for bikers and pedestrians. There is also a special place to park bikes.

  
  

  Charter of Brussels
  In 2009, 27 cities plus the European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee signed the Charter of Brussels. The Charter commits the cities to achieving a target of at least 15 per cent of all trips made in urban areas being made by bicycle. The Charter of Brussels was signed by representatives of several European cities (Brussels, Milan, Munich, Sevilla, Tartu, Reggio Emilia, Houten, Edinburgh, Copenhagen, Aalborg, Helmond, Breda, Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Timisoara, Gdansik, Izmit.), and the US city of Portland also signed up.

  Contests and Biking
  If you like contests and biking you will want to check out the Competition: Design your own Ridley - Win a unique Ridley Athena worth £4500 . To celebrate the launch of its Customizer, Ridley is challenging you to design the ultimate paint scheme for a Ridley Noah racing bike worth £4500. The best design will then be painted onto a Noah specced with Campagnolo’s 11-speed Athena groupset and presented to the winning designer!

  
  
  
  
• Op zoek naar Maria - Dans in het Centraal Station van Antwerpen
  
  
  On Monday morning, March 23, a surprised commuting audience found themselves in the midst of a revival of The Sound of Music at the Centraal Station Antwerpen. The recording of Julie Andrews singing the song, "Do Re Mi" began and suddenly over 200 dancers located throught the audience started an energetic dance that was so compelling the audience itself began to dance.
  
  This was a promotion for the talent competition (Looking for Maria) that aired in Belgium on Vtm. It premiered on March 25, 2009.
  
  The goal of the series was to find a musical theatre performer to play the role of Maria von Trapp in the 2009 Albert Verlinde and Roel Vente revival of "The Sound of Music" at the Efteling Theatre.
  
  This is a viral video on youtube that has had 1,747,369 views. Well done! Enjoy!
  
  Special thanks to Harris Fellman for sharing this with us
  Have A Happy Day!
  
  
  
• What Chocolate Lovers Said About The Belgian Chocolate Fountain
  

  What Chocolate Lovers Said About The Belgian Chocolate Fountain One of the famous types of chocolate is the Belgian chocolate. In fact, Belgian chocolates have become the standard of gourmet wherein all other confections of chocolates are measured. One example are the Swiss, they are also known for making chocolates of higher quality but are still adopting basic recipes from Belgian chocolatiers. The uniqueness of Belgian chocolates among other chocolates lies in two factors. First is the adaptation of Old World techniques for manufacturing chocolates. Second is that the used ingredients have high quality. Until now, most Belgian chocolates are still made by hand in small chocolate shops utilizing original equipments, although mass production and automation already dominates the production technology. These shops are very popular for tourists who visit Belgium today. Moreover, exclusive souvenirs and test tastings are also included. Among the amazing selections of Belgian chocolate is the chocolate fountain. Actually, the term "chocolate fountain" is derived from the name of the device itself used to serve a chocolate fondue. A cascading cone which stands 2 to 4 feet high with multiple layers is placed above a basin. Chocolates are melted from below by applying heat and then transported vertically by the corkscrew auger on the fountain's top. From the top, it pours over the layers creating a waterfall of chocolates. People at the celebration can dip tidbits like marshmallows and strawberries. Delicious and tempting as you may imagine, reading reviews from customers about Belgian chocolate fountains are still necessary. The best part of a Belgian chocolate fountain is the unique taste. Most first timers have really enjoyed such a sweet treat. Dessert parties never have to be so boring. A Belgian chocolate fountain can make a big difference in the life of most party goers. The host can enjoy preparing the sweets with other people without a fuss. Instructions for setting up a Belgian chocolate fountain is very easy. This is also great after a tiresome meeting. Tidbits including bananas, orange slices, and other fruits can add to the excitement. This is great for birthday parties. Chocoholic people can enjoy their appetite and feel very satisfied. However, party hosts must put a little warning during the celebration. There could been an incidence for choking when everybody perhaps dares a chocolate eating challenge. A Belgian chocolate fountain is best for Christmas and can make your dinner more romantic and sweet. Not only that, chocolate fountains used for making Belgian chocolates can be ordered easily from reputable manufacturers on the internet. No hassles at all. You can start making your own Belgian chocolate fountain whenever you want. You can also give this as gifts, besides it being useful and fun. Kids love chocolates the most. Children's party can be so fabulous with a Belgian chocolate fountain giving them a wonderful experience. The desserts must be eaten after the meal rule is not really followed. In the case of a Belgian chocolate fountain, it is very difficult to resist. Kids are kids. A Belgian chocolate fountain is completely a fantastic gift for the people you love that loves chocolates. You could express your overflowing love for them through the molten chocolates. It says it all. So, get ready. Order now and see what a Belgian chocolate fountain can offer you. Next time, you are the one who would be writing the review. Never fail to thank the founder of Belgian chocolates, he is truly a genius. Brought to you by: Deb St. George, Publisher, Accommodation-in-Brussels.com	Belgian Chocolate Visit Our Belgium Chocolate Store Click Here!
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