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Top 10 Bicycle Songs

By | The Y! Music Playlist Blog – Fri, Jul 24, 2009 4:42 PM EDT

I'm not sure what it is about the Tour De France that sucks me in, but I love to watch it. You wouldn't think that watching a bicycle race on television could be compelling, but it is. As we come into the final stages of this year's Tour De France seeing a 37-year old Lance Armstrong with a shot at standing on the podium is inspiring. But for me it's more than just Lance and his amazing story. I love the strategy and seeing the French countryside dotted with crazy fans. As the race winds down this year I thought I would put together a list of bicycle songs that I feel are the very best. Some of them are obvious picks, others not so much, but they're all excellent in their own way.

What are your favorite bike-inspired songs?

Top 10 Bicycle Songs 

   1. Bicycle Race - Queen   

   2. Apology Song - The Decemberists   

   3. Tour De France - Kraftwerk   

   4. Bike - Pink Floyd   

   5. Bicycle Bicycle, You Are My Bicycle - Be Your Own Pet   

   6. Bicycle Built For Two - John Fahey   

   7. Bicycle Spaniard - Cracker   

   8. Midnight Bicycle Mystery - Deerhoof   

   9. Bike Ride To The Moon - The Dukes of Stratosphear   

   10. Cycling Is Fun - Shonen Knife 

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