For the third straight year it is Lance Armstrong (United States Postal Service) atop the podium in Paris. His Shimano Dura-Ace equipped Trek was a rocket ship that none of the world's best could catch. Noting the significance of the win, Kozo Shimano, President of Shimano American Corporation, added, "Lance's victory adds brilliance to the celebration of Shimano's 80th Anniversary this year. He brings a deep sense of pride to Team Shimano the world over. I'm proud to be a Lance Armstrong fan."
Laurent Jalabert (CSC-Tiscali) took Dura-Ace components and wheels into the high mountains and returned to Paris with the Polka-Dot jersey draped across his shoulders. En route, he captured two stage wins riding Shimano's flyweight WH-7700-Carbon wheelset. And that's no factory special edition, either. It's the same wheelset any Saturday-club-ride honch can get at their local bike shop.
Those very wheels, built using Shimano's unique "Lateral Crossover" design went on to victory in 7 stages of this year's Tour, making them easily the most effective speed weapon on the roads of France.
Shimano Dura-Ace equipped riders took 16 of the 20 stages in this year's edition of the Grand Boucle. Still more reason to raise a glass of Champagne to honor the 80th Anniversary of the World Leader in Cycling Components. There's a lot of buzz about this year's Tour. There should be. It was won by the greatest champion of our era. Shimano congratulates Lance Armstrong for his competitive spirit and the awesome achievement of his third consecutive Tour de France victory. Shimano and Lance Armstrong- How Do We Do It? Shimano Dura-Ace equipped riders took 16 of the 20 stages in this year's edition of the Grand Boucle. Still more reason to raise a glass of Champagne to honor the 80th Anniversary of the World Leader in Cycling Components. There's a lot of buzz about this year's Tour. There should be. It was won by the greatest champion of our era. Shimano congratulates Lance Armstrong for his competitive spirit and the awesome achievement of his third consecutive Tour de France victory. Shimano and Lance Armstrong- How Do We Do It? Shimano Dura-Ace equipped riders took 16 of the 20 stages in this year's edition of the Grand Boucle. Still more reason to raise a glass of Champagne to honor the 80th Anniversary of the World Leader in Cycling Components. There's a lot of buzz about this year's Tour. There should be. It was won by the greatest champion of our era. Shimano congratulates Lance Armstrong for his competitive spirit and the awesome achievement of his third consecutive Tour de France victory. Shimano and Lance Armstrong- How Do We Do It?
