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Tour D'Homme

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Imagining for a moment that I was inordinately wealthy I think I know how I'd spend some of my billions.

I would love to see a 10 day tour with shorter stages including mountains and sprints with no teams, just top riders head to head. Maybe include a derny for flat sections unlesssomebody attacks, but essentially a test of individual strength.
 
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Everyone on the same bike with similar equipment and as little science involved as possible
 
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There's 18 WT teams and 22 Pro Conti teams at the moment so a criterium where each team would send one rider would be fun.
 
Dec 6, 2013
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RedheadDane said:
Billie said:
Everyone on the same bike with similar equipment and as little science involved as possible

That would be a pretty interesting bike. :p
I had this 'clown car' type moment trying to figure out how to fit 50 guys on the same bike. :eek: :lol:
 
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It would be interesting, but naturally alliances will form (whether national or teammates or friends).
Richie needs a 50m restraining order from the Dawg
 
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Billie said:
Everyone on the same bike with similar equipment and as little science involved as possible
As a curtain raiser for a major bike race I'd really love to see World Tour pros race a few laps around a closed inner city circuit, in full team kit, on City bike share bikes.
 
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Leinster said:
Billie said:
Everyone on the same bike with similar equipment and as little science involved as possible
As a curtain raiser for a major bike race I'd really love to see World Tour pros race a few laps around a closed inner city circuit, in full team kit, on City bike share bikes.


Or on folding bikes this great climber


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