Andre Gilles, President and Provincial representative, and Christian Prudhomme, Director
of the Tour de France, have unveiled the details of the Grand Depart of the 2012 Tour de
France in Liege. Bernard Hinault, Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Philippe Gilbert and many
famous members of the great family of cycling attended the ceremony.
Things will start on Thursday, June, 28th with the official teams presentation. On Saturday,
June, 30th, the Prologue will cover the exact course on which Fabian Cancellera claimed
his first victory on the Tour in 2004. The race will leave Liege on Sunday, July, 1st, toward
Seraing for a 180 kilometres stage which may suit the sprinters. Monday, July, 2nd the riders
will leave Vise. Destination… At this time, the 99th will really be launched.
