Until now, the videogame version of the world's greatest endurance test has remained at the back of the bike shed.
This may be down to the difficulty of recreating eight-hour stages and 'thrilling' races. Thankfully, Konami has found a happy medium between a real-life simulation and button-bashing hell. After allocating attributes to your rider, you hit the road.
A learning curve sees you conserving energy, using other riders' slipstreams and making judicious use of water. It's hardly Gran Turismo, but Le Tour fares surprisingly well. (BE)