August 21-23 (it's a short tour) http://www.tourofireland.ie/ Coverage in U.S. on Versus. Team Astana will be participating and headed up by Armstrong. Contador is not on the roster. Caisse d'Espargne is looking for cash to buy Contador's contract. Daniel
My tour was a LOT slower .. last week of Feb to middle of May, in '97 , then I took the Larne - Stranraer Ferry to Scotland. Took my wee Leo travel mandolin along, packed on the rear rack between the tent and sleeping bag.