The Tour de France has always been something of a mystery to me. Last year's tour was the first I gave my full attention, and I was somewhat confused to see it kick off in ol' London town. Had we been invaded, I thought? This year, it's an entire sweep of Spain that plays host to a section of The Tour, proving that the organisers are just as adaptable as ever. It's been some time since we've checked out any mobile interpretations of the world's greatest cycle race, perhaps because some failed to adhere to such a vast vision, suffering from an inability to embrace the bold and brash element of the sport. Extra Live's 2009 Tour is somewhat different. Switching the view around to the back, like the sport itself, this tour is less about merely racing your opponents and more about hustling in the middle of the pack, waiting for your opportunity to strike and seizing it. That's because each and every single race is governed by one single frailty of humanity: we get tired. With your fitness measured via a gauge at the bottom of the screen, riding fast or peddling up a climb eats into your health, with only periods of rest or the mid-stage drinks refuel building it back up.
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