2012 Tour de France route favours Péraud

Following this week's unveiling of the 2012 Tour de France route, French team AG2R La Mondiale has high hopes for Jean-Christophe Péraud who finished tenth overall at last year's Tour. At 34 years old, the former mountainbiker is an excellent climber as well and time triallist. With 96 kilometres against the clock announced for next year's Tour, Péraud should set himself higher objectives.