So far sat upload issues have made the TOC broadcasts a bit tough to watch and the Leave it to Beaver aw shucks commentary right out of 1982 seems a bit lacking and amateurish in the midst of a doping firestorm that will burn hotter than Australia just did come July, but the TOC is still a compelling view.

It would be great if instead of telling us about the history of the Golden Gate bridge (I noticed they left out the suicide stats ;)), respect to Lance for doing the innovative thing and wearing a visor in lieu of a brimmed cap underneath his helmet on stage one (he was back to a cap under his helmet on stage 2 begging the question of whether Giro put him up to this. Giro, did you, or is this an Armstrong hangover from his recent foray into ultra mountain bike racing?

I guarantee this formerly frowned upon accessory will be omnipresent on the next rainy group ride I hit because Lance romance chose to rock one for a single day. They work quite well, but they do give you that 'non fast,' wind-catcher kind of feel if not for real then psychologically. And god, that makes all the difference when you're out trying to win the Tour de France on a Saturday morning in South Pasadena.