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Originally posted by Moiraine:
Back in 1934, ANtonin Magne was the leader of the national team, and one day the chain of his bicycle broke - René Vietto then rode back to him and gave him his own bicycle.
Who would do such a thing nowadays ? 
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I believe it still happens on occasion that when the captain of the team has material problems or a flat tire, and there's no replacement bicycle nearby, one of his lesser teammates will give him his own bicycle wheel or even his entire bike. And it also still happens on occasion that lesser teammates are slowing down or even turning around to go and help their team captain. The turning around bit is getting less and less frequent, though; nowadays, most cyclists all have communication devices which enables them to talk to the leader of the team who's surveying the entire situation from his car; and it's easier to anticipate and deal with possible problems a lot faster.
[ 07-24-2003, 05:38 AM: Message edited by: Grojlach ]