La Tour is underway this morning, Stage 1. Not expecting any Americans winning anything, or getting on the podium in the GC. Would be a surprise if we get a guy in contention, even for a little while.
Now...given the state of the world, the biggest concern is terrorism. There is no way to protect the riders out on the open road. About 5 years ago, or so, some azzholes went around throwing tacks on the road causing dozens of flat tires. They were never caught. That was a just an asinine mischievous act. Imagine scumbags actually wanting to harm someone. Although, for the biggest possible effect, the moooslim terrorists will want to wait for the final day in Paris.
It's sad that the topic of possible murder and mayhem has to be seriously considered for a sporting event.