Danielson named for debut Tour de France

Third place Tom Danielson (Garmin-Cervelo) after a champagne shower.

Third place Tom Danielson (Garmin-Cervelo) after a champagne shower. (Image credit: Mark Johnson/www.ironstring.com)

Tom Danielson will ride the Tour de France for this first time in his career. Garmin-Cervelo team CEO Jonathan Vaughters made the announcement on Monday but has still to confirm the final nine riders that will line-up in the Vendée region for the start of the Tour de France on Saturday July 2.