This could end in a breakaway... Group of French prisoners to ride a stage of ... - Daily Mail
French cycle race convicts have been told 'no breakaway sprints' when they are let out to complete a stage of the Tour de France race next month. The prisoners will cycle a gruelling mountain course from Bastia to Ajjacio on the island of Corsica - flanked by the fittest prison guards as outriders. Corsica's government official said in a statement: 'They will take on a challenge that will see them brave the hills of the Vizzavona pass and cross Corsica from north to south. Corsica is known as the island of beauty but dozens of gangland and separatist killings in recent years have also earned it the title of 'the murder capital of Europe'. The 2013 competition marks the 100th Tour de France, and will start on the island of Corsica on June 29th. After finishing 21 stages and covering a total distance of 3,360 kilometres (2,088 miles) the winner will be crowned on July 21st in Paris,... Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
