When thinking about the Tour, a few characters will spring to mind for not just the keen fans but for the casual observers of the sport too. Characters who will forever be intertwined with the French race. One of these characters, without a shadow of a doubt for the English-speaking world, is a certain Mr Phil Liggett.

Phil is a staple of Tour life; this year, he will return to the Tour for the 51st time. His voice has been synonymous with the race for several generations; fans have grown up with the captivating, informed and entertaining tones.