We take a look at the types of riders who have a shot at Tour de France glory and what it takes to rise above everyone else and raise your arms in victory.
90 hours at over 40kph. Decreases in bone density. Dynamic calculations on time cuts. Dramatic maximum heart rate drops. More than 5,000 calories a day. Completing a Grand Tour is tough and our sports science team of Neal Henderson and Mac Cassin dive deep into the details -- interrupted only by a few colorful stories -- to help you understand what it really takes.
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