The break on stage 11 races past a gaggle of lovely ladies dressed in their summer best. You know its hot when the fans are wearing less than the riders themselves. Courtesy www.pezcyclingnews.com

Emilia Fahlin in a 21 year old Swedish pro road cyclist. Now in her 4th years as a pro, Emilia has many titles to her name and rides for Team HTC Columbia.

Nikki Harris , born 30 December 1986, is an English cyclist from Draycott, Derbyshire who rides for the AVB Cyclo cross team. She began cycling at five and has won many championships across various disciplines.

Have you ever wondered why riders take on the challenge of the Tour de France? If you had to guess fame, money or personal achievement you would be wrong. Keep reading for the real incentive to get to the finish line first.

Anna Sanchis is a 21 year old Spanish climbing sensation who was the 2008 Spanish u23 road riding champ. Anna was born on October 19 1987 in Xàtiva, Spain and represented her country at the 2008 Beijing Olympic games where she finished 19th.

She may only measure 1.54m (5’1”) in height, but she likes to compensate for this in a unique way, by using the top step of a podium. Irina “Ira” Kalentieva is head and shoulders above her competitors.

South Africa is alive with soccer fever. There is just 5 hours to go until the opening game of the 2010 Fifa World Cup where South Africa will take on Mexico. This week I am going stray away from the beautiful cycling ladies and pay tribute to all those adoring soccer fans. Enjoy and embrace the World Cup. FEEL IT, IT IS HERE.