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How can Tour de France cyclists go so fast for so long?
Posted by Kendrick Wheelson in Cycling/Sports
The Tour de France is an annual multi-stage bicycle race that has been held throughout France and, occasionally, in neighboring countries since 1903. Cyclists participating in the race have to cover a large distance, sometimes more than 2000 km, in a relatively short period of time. This requires a lot of physical and mental strength from the cyclists. To do this, they must have a combination of aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and mental fortitude. Additionally, the riders must have proper nutrition, hydration, and rest to ensure that they can stay at their peak performance level for the entire race. By combining these components, cyclists in the Tour de France are able to go fast and remain strong for the entire race.
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