It remains to be seen how long Heras will keep up with Armstrong et al but expect crowds to be left in awe by his climbing ability - he could yet be crowned king of the mountains - and will surely bring a stage victory on one of the tougher stages this time around.
Zhou Changchun says he has tried for years to get on the CCTV broadcast as the "king of bike" -- a title he claims for his ability to do bicycle tricks while clad in a colorful superhero-style outfit.