It's Only a Bike Race: How Hard Can It Be?
(Room Carroll Ford (Sound))
04 Jul 15
9:00 AM
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10:15 AM
The Tour de France has been regarded as the premier event in the cycling world ever since its inception in 1903 when only 15 riders entered the 35-day event. Not only is the race a test of endurance, it also calls for intelligent advance planning and execution of strategy. This presentation tells the exclusive inside story of the 2014 edition of the Tour in which 198 riders crossed mountains and plains while competing to be the first to cross the finish line in Paris after riding the equivalent distance from New York to Phoenix in the space of 21 days.