July 7, 2008 (Toronto, ON) – The 96th Tour de France is underway and Pedal’s annual TdF Contest is open until July 9 at 10pm EST (Stage 6) to register your team to be eligible to win any of 12 fabulous prizes including the grand prize, a 2009 Rocky Mountain Solo 70 RSL valued at $2,799.

With more prizes than last year and upgrade team registration system don’t miss this great opportunity to face off against other contestants and be eligible to win while enjoying the world’s greatest bike race.

Review the contest rules, points system, and register your team of up to nine (9) riders until July 9 at 10pm EST (Stage 6) HERE. Score points based on your riders performance throughout the Tour from July 4-26. The complete list of prizes is listed below…

Pedal’s 2009 TdF Contest – Prize List
1st Prize – Rocky Mountain Solo 70 RSL Road Bike – valued at $2,799
2nd Prize – Mavic Ksyrium Premium Wheels – valued at $1,780
3rd Prize – X-Bionic Fennec Top and Shorts – valued at $520
4th Prize – Pearl Izumi Pro Road Attack Shoes – valued at $280/$180
5th Prize – Specialized S-Works Helmet – valued at $250
6th Prize – Niterider MiNewt Mini-USB – valued at $160
7th Prize – Biemme Aktivitude Jersey – valued at $159
8th Prize – Michelin Pro 3 Tires – valued at $140/pr
9th Prize – Miche MT4 pedals – valued at $140/pr
10th Prize – Maxim Package (bars, gel, energy drink) – valued at $120
11th Prize – Ryders Treviso Sunglasses – valued at $90
12th Prize – Michael Barry’s Fitness Cycling Book – valued at $30

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 Rocky Mountain, Mavic, X-Bionic, Pearl Izumi, Specialized, Niterider, Biemme, Michelin, Miche, Maxim, Ryders, and Michael Barry.