Cycling Strategies at the Tour De France

To the casual observer, the Tour De France is just a bicycle race, a feat of strength and endurance, participated in by teams of men from around the world. But winning this almost century old race has more to do with mental toughness and team strategy than one would imagine. Lance Armstrong recognizes this better than anybody, as evidenced by his long string of consecutive Tour De France victories. Of course, to win, you also need incredible strength and stamina, several high dollar touring bicycles, a multitude of bicycle accessories, years of course preparation and the work ethic of an eighteenth century immigrant.

To really have a chance to win the Tour De France takes more than a year