In 2006 it began on July 1 in Strasbourg & ended on July 23 in Paris
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riders escaped before the Tourmalet began: Iker Camano (Euskaltel), David De 
la... [DOC] [TLE] Cdric Coutouly - Revolvy [PAR] He participated in the 2006 Tour de France and finished in 131st place.