With the Tour de France more than half over we think it’s a good point to take a step back and look at the past stage results. As we feel cycling is truly a team sport we thought it would be fun to give a totally meanlingless award to a the team that best represented the bike racing lifestyle we have come to admire.

While team CSC rides every race in a fasion that shows the power of individual sacrifice for the greater good we wanted to reconize somoene else. Afterall, CSC tactics are seen time and time again and though they might be simple, it’s something that other teams lack. With that said, we felt that Columbia Sports could not be ignored. Four stages wins, holders of the yellow, green and white jersey are enviable for any team. Of course there is a difference between holding a jersey and winning a jersey. However, at this point in the race, with four stage wins how can you not be impressed with this new american team.

We’l keep watching the tour, but for now Team Columbia has our praise.