July 14, 2011 (Toronto, ON) – Following Stage 12 on Bastille Day things have tightened up in the standings for Pedal’s 2011 Tour de France Contest. Station Wagon continues to lead with 595 points, followed by LuLu just 7 points behind with 588 points, and PanchoVilla’s Dream team on LuLu’s wheel with 587 points. As Thomas Voeckler (Fra) Team Europcar was in the yellow jersey on today’s stage he earned Bastille Day double points for any teams that selected him on their roster.

For the complete contest standing after Stage 12 click HERE.

Pedal’s 2011 TdF Contest Prize List

1st Prize – Felt F5 Road Bike – SRP $2,399
2nd Prize – Easton EA90 SL Wheels – SRP $1,040
3rd Prize – SRAM Apex Group – SRP $900
4th Prize – Trelock BS450 Lock and BB400 Computer – SRP $410
5th Prize – Moa Amal S/S Jersey and Nial Shorts – SRP $330
6th Prize –Specialized S-Works Prevail Helmet – SRP $300
7th Prize – Louis Garneau CFS-300 Road Shoes – SRP $299
8th Prize – Michelin Pro 3 Tires – SRP $140/pr
9th Prize – SKS Airbase PRO Floor Pump – SRP $100
10th Prize – Michael Barry’s Le Metier Cycling Book – SRP $45

Rest Day Prizes
– Top 3 contestants – choice of Pedal Newsboy Hat, Pedal T-Shirt or Pedal 1-yr subscription

Good luck to all contestants and thanks to all of our great sponsors including Felt, Easton, SRAM, Trelock, MOA, Specialized, Louis Garneau, Michelin, SKS, and Michael Barry.

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