As far as feats of physical endurance goes, the Tour De France has to be way up there at the top of the list. Pushing your body to the limit for over 2,000 miles across 21 stages, only the fittest athletes make it through the brutality Even the ones who finish have scars to prove it. It’s no surprise many have doped up to get ahead in the past. We’re breaking down what happens inside your body as you compete in the legendary Tour De France.

Further reading:

Bicycling
https://www.bicycling.com/tourdefra...
https://www.bicycling.com/racing/a200...

SB Nation
https://www.sbnation.com/cycling/2018...
https://www.sbnation.com/cycling/2018...

Outside
https://www.outsideonline.com/health/...

Men’s Journal
https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/5...

Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/heres...

NBC
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna38325487

Cycling Weekly
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/ra...

The Conversation
https://theconversation.com/suffersc...

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