Winning the Tour de France Takes Grit, Strength--And Cutting-Edge Technology [News]
Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 12:28
in Physics & Chemistry
To wear the winner's distinctive yellow jersey when this year's Tour de France ends in Paris on July 27, cyclists must make every second count throughout the race's 21 stages and 2,208 miles (3,554 kilometers). A bad day biking through the Alps can push a rider off the leader's list and deep into the pack, which makes access to the latest high-tech cycling equipment crucial.View slideshow [More]