Chapter 1: The 1999 Tour de France - A Race of Redemption and Resurgence The 1999 Tour de France was more than just another chapter in cycling's long and storied history. It marked the beginning of a new era, one shaped by redemption, controversy, and the emergence of a figure who would come to dominate the sport for the next decade. As the peloton rolled out of Le Puy-du-Fou in the Vendée region of France, the world watched closely, eager to see how the sport would rebound from the doping scandals that had marred the previous year's race. A Peloton in Transition The shadow of the 1998 Festina Affair loomed large over the 1999 Tour. The widespread doping revelations had led to expulsions, public outrage, and a crisis of confidence in professional cycling. Teams entered the 1999 race with a renewed commitment to transparency and ethical competition, but skepticism remained. The race organizers, eager to restore the Tour's credibility, implemented stricter anti-doping measure...
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