Paris-Tours 1921
Winner, Francis Pélissier, leading the chase. Of 85 starters there were only 8 to finish. Story is that after several mechanical issues and continued racing, Pelissier's hands became too frozen to change a ruptured tire late in the race. He tore the glued tire from the rim with his teeth and, continuing, caught and passed at least one other rider on a climb and continued to victory - on the bare rim!
And we whine about KC winter conditions!
Quiz for non cyclists:
How do we know the cameraman had his back to the wind?
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