The 2011 will begin with a flat stage in the on the western coast, states . The race will start on July 2, 2011, in the windswept region for the fourth time in the Tour's 107-year history. The area holds special memories for seven-time Tour champion —check out from our —who first wore the yellow jersey after winning the prologue at Le Puydu Fou in 1999 as he returned to racing following cancer treatment.
–Stayton Bonner