Storming the Mount

Matthieu Cabby et famille break out les couleurs.         James Startt/Bicycling

Sometimes, it seems like the whole world celebrates Bastille Day, July 14. Just Google it to learn what's going on in your area. And for more, including background and information about a rather unique way of celebrating, see my post from last year, "Allons, Enfants!": http://somanyinterestingthings.blogspot.com/2012/07/allons-enfants.html
   For the Tour de France cyclists, it's sure to be the best of times and the worst of times, as they will be climbing the torturous and extremely windy Mont Ventoux on Bastille Day ~ and remember, as this is the 100th Tour, a win this year is particularly meaningful: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/tour-de-france/10178212/Tour-de-France-2013-Chris-Froome-ready-for-epic-Bastille-Day-climb-on-Mont-Ventoux.html