The Tour De France is almost among us one again, and this year’s tour promises to be an exciting one. All the early season racing has been done, and we have a better picture of who some of the favorites will be for the tour this year.

Leading the front of the pack is Alberto Contador. Last years tour winner was on strong form earlier in the year and he is priming himself for a repeat. There is no better grand tour rider in the world right now than Alberto Contador.

Ivan Basso, coming off a big win in the Giro will be another favorite. He usually does not do so well in the tour, but this could be the year it all changes.

The Schleck brothers are always strong, and they could be the ones to challenge for the yellow jersey with Team Saxobank. They seem to have the strongest all around team this year.

Carlos Sastre is a question mark for Cervelo Test Team. He did not perform in the Giro like he had hoped, and is not even sure he will race the tour this year.

And finally, Lance Armstrong is always a favorite whenever he races the tour. He has not been particularly strong at the beginning of this year, but he usually peaks around the right time and is looking to take his 8th Tour De France victory.

The only think that is certain is that no one knows who will win the tour this year. When it starts in July, we will just have to watch and find out what happens!