The Tour de France in Dusseldorf

Natalie and I went to Dusseldorf to meet some friends from Minnesota/Canada who currently live in Munich (Jackie & Clint) and to see the start of the Tour de France!  It was a great, quick and slightly wet weekend.

North American Friends!

Some friends from MN*, who now live in Munich, joined us in Dusseldorf for the weekend and to watch the first two stages of The Tour de France!    *Clint is a proud Canuck

Stage 1 Time Trial

Time Trial action shot near the start.

Giant BBQ Wheel of Meat.

Beers

Even the beers served at outdoor sporting events are served in nice glassware in Germany.

Nordpark fountains

Stage two (Sunday) leaders

Departing group shot!