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Jul. 7, 2011 at 11:42pm with 24 notes View comments

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From the belly of the peloton, I can identify the riders in front of me by how they sit on their bikes and the way they pedal. American Chris Horner’s feet aren’t aligned; one heel kicks out.
Levi Leipheimer sits low on the bike but shifts his pelvis every few pedal strokes, as does Christian Vande Velde.
To accommodate his long body and femurs, Canada’s Ryder Hesjedal sits to the back of his saddle. As he pedals his knee will occasionally shift out of alignment.

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Barry: Tour riders reveal their mettle on the pedals - thestar.com

Team Sky’s Michael Barry, not just talented on the bike but knows how to write:

As I sit and watch the Tour de France on television with my teammates we can immediately recognize a rider in the middle of the peloton of nearly 200 despite their identical clothing, glasses, helmets and bikes.

We can tell those who are struggling this year and those who are likely winners. With experience, we now know how most riders look when they’re on a good day or a bad day. Even a small twitch can be revealing.