If you have turned on the Tour de France today, liked what you see but are not to sure what is going on then worry not. The Guardian newspaper’s website has an excellent guide to the race for new comers. It has an interactive route guide, and guide to the tactics of the race and a section on how the teams are structured. The site also has regular race news and views as well as in the paper if you cannot get to the computer too often.

Take a look at it here.