Thursday, July 17, 2014

Winning the Tour de France Takes Talent, Endurance and Technology

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The Tour de France is one of the most iconic and physically demanding sporting events in the world. Held annually since 1903, it has evolved from a simple test of endurance and speed to a festival of technology and innovation, as teams fight to find the edge that will take them over mountains, high-speed straights and cobbled roads ahead of their rivals.


The basic premise of the tour has generally remained the same since 1913 — the rider who covers the route in the least accumulated time across all of the stages wins. But the route is changed by the organizers every year, which means that unique demands are placed on the riders, the teams and their resources. Read more...


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