Because the Tour de France is so much more exciting than the Tour Down Under. New kit, new bikes, pumped riders, real mountains, real sprinters, real climbers, awesome breaks, career changing rides.

It takes so much less time to get out the door, no overshoes or tights, and no cold ears.

The earth spins faster under my wheels.

The daylight lasts until caressed into soft, warm night!

Short sleeved jerseys are better looking and more financially viable.

Farmer’s tans.

Ice in drinks, not on roads.

Sitting outside coffee shops.

Racing.

No mudguards.