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NIC DAWES AND KEVIN DAVIE - Jul 25 2008 11:03 MAP The map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. With the Tour de France once again rocked by doping scandals, two M&G journalists offer differing viewpoints as to the Tour's continuing value, if any. For: Nic Dawes -- the Tour without illusions I shouldn't be watching the Tour de France. For starters it is Wednesday, the busiest time at the Mail & Guardian, and I should be watching the African National Congress -- another century-old institution now replete with scandal, division and fallen heroes. It isn't like I enjoy watching the Tour, exactly. Year upon year of doping scandals have made it difficult to indulge in the two simplest pleasures the race offers -- gob-smacked awe at the physical ability of the riders... [read full story]

