During the first Tour, each rider was on his own. Outside help was banned and riders had to mend their bikes themselves. Now Tour race leaders are backed by other riders and dozens of coaches, assistants and mechanics. This is how the teams evolved in a hundred years…
The History of the World’s Pettiest Cycling Rivalries
Pro cycling is fast, brutal, and full of spectacle. For the fans, it’s thrilling. For the riders, it’s often just pain, pressure, and a thousand different ways to lose. Every stage is a test of endurance, but also ego. And when exhaustion meets pride, it…