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An American in Paris TdF159
As soon as I saw the American, Lawson Craddock (Cannondale-Drapac) go into the first serious break away on the Champs, I knew what the title would be. Now I just had to find the right image to go with it. For those who aren't aware, Gene Kelly, did a wonderful film shot in the 50's about an artist who moved to Paris to follow his dream. Craddock is following his dream. Every bike racer no matter how amateur dreams of racing on the cobbled boulevard of Paris, I know I did. Craddock actually got to see that dream come true, and he certainly make sure his family saw him (along with every American cycling fan watching at home). Joining Craddock was Marcus Burghardt (BMC), Daniel Teklehaimanet (Dimension Data), Brice Feillu (Fortuneo Vital Concept) and Rui Costa (Lampre-Merida). The other rider who is hidden right now is Jeremy Roy (FDJ). The group stretched their lead out to almost thirty seconds before the sprinters' teams decided to shut it down.