At long last. A dream has come true.
For bass strumming Jack Bauer of Takaka, New Zealand, that dream was racing in the grandest tour of them all - Le Tour de France.
28 year old Jack Bauer will start the race in Corsica on Saturday for Garmin-Sharp and support the likes of Giro winner and Tour contender, Ryder Hesjedal in his quest to upset the Team Sky juggernaut led by Chris Froome and get amongst Alberto Contador, Cadel Evans and Andy Schleck.
Jonathan Vaughters' team is hoping that Jack can rediscover the magic they enjoyed when reigning champ, Sir Bradley Wiggins was at the team in 2009. Last year's Tour was a massive disappointment for the American outfit after the highs of the Giro where Ryder Hesjedal was triumphant - Jack Bauer was superb in his first ever Giro and key in victories in the team time trial.
For the next month, this blogger and personal friend from Jack's Otago and Elim days will aim to give you daily updates on Jack's first ever Tour de France.
So stay tuned to 2 Minutes for all the news on our favourite Kiwi cyclist and the happenings on Tour.
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