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Tour de France Awe Inspires Cyclist Resolve and Risk
The Tour de France demands peak conditioning and inner courage to endure accidents and fatigue across about 3,000 miles in some 25 to 30 days. With 100 plus entrants, riders traverse valleys and mountains through France and neighboring countries, facing high speeds, crowded packs, altitude, and scarce oxygen while fans, support crews, and officials fill the race with color.
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