What with one thing and another, we haven't yet had the time to compile a list of everyone who has paid, but we do know what we've received in entry fees so far.
At the moment, it appears we are missing payment for eight entries. You know who you are, don't make me come after you ...
-- KW
The Tour Pool results are finally official, with no changes from the standings that were announced at the end of the Tour. For example, Vinokourov may have tested positive after his first stage win and ejected from the Tour, but as yet none of his results have been removed from the results.
So Alex Lai is still our winner, and reaps the spoils of victory. The prize winners are all listed below, but a special mention goes to two outstanding performers.
David Markin made the greatest climb from day 1 to finish, rising 71 places to finishg 13th overall. In so doing, he eclipsed Adrian Das, who climbed 69 places, and FEV, who rose 66.
But even more remarkable was Richard & Catherine, who plummeted no fewer than 83 spots to finish 91st overall. They completely eclipsed Gordon Dalling's 68 position drop, and Michael DeKelver's 66 spot plunge.
All cash and merchandise prizes can be picked up at the Cyclery starting Tuesday, with the exception of the Level 6 hat. David Markin should check out www.levelsixinc.com, pick out a hat and email Tyler Lawlor at tyler@levelsixinc.com, and he'll mail you the hat.
Finally, a clarification on the bursary that the Tour Pool proceeds go to. It is now called the National Capital Region cycling bursary, and can be awarded to any cyclists in the region. As previously stated, any cash prizes donated back to the bursary will result in a free ticket to Paradise.
All for now -- KW
2007 Tour de France Pool prizewinners
1st Alex Lai: $150 and a Giro Pneumo helmet
2nd Paul Skafel: $75 and a signed George Hincapie jersey
3rd The Hamburglars: $55 and a pair of Michelin Tour de France edition tires
4th Meylina Kandoy: $50
5th Chris Holzauer: $40
6th Blaine Penny: $35
7th Peter Metuzals: $30
8th Sheri Jay: $25
9th Orange Scheisse: $20
10th Ian Dalling: $10
Most days in the lead – The Hamburglars: a pair of Shimano wheel bags
Most stage wins – The Hamburglars: a carbon water bottle cage
Greatest drop in the standings from day 1 to finish – Catherine & Richard: a Cyclery water bottle and socks package
Greatest climb in the standings from day 1 to finish – David Markin: a Level 6 hat
Top-ranked entry that picked Astana – Alex Lai: a Cyclery water bottle and socks package
Lanterne Rouge – Team Off the Back: a red blinky light