Farrar hopes studies produce Tour win

Brit Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) leads to the line in Brignoles ahead of USA's Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Slipstream).

Brit Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) leads to the line in Brignoles ahead of USA's Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Slipstream). (Image credit: AFP)

American Tyler Farrar is learning what it takes to win a sprint at cycling's biggest race, the Tour de France. He is participating for the first time in the race and has achieved two top three finishes after the first 10 days.