This article originally appeared on BikeRadar
Entire fleets of Tour de France race bikes don’t just build themselves, you know.
In the days before the Tour kicks off with a 14km time trial in Dusseldorf, Germany, team mechanics put in long hours to build, rebuild, wash and tune multiple bikes for each rider.
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While much of this routine is, in fact, routine for veteran mechanics, the Tour can add a little extra spice, as brands rush to capitalise on the cycling world’s attention to showcase new products.
Click through the gallery above for a look at the handiwork of Tour de France mechanics.
Sometimes a gentle hand is enough
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