Could a horse win the tour de france?
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Could a horse win the tour de france?
I'm watching the tour and the horses seem to like running alongside the peloton. This got me thinking about their Tour aspirations. So, could a horse win?
07-06-09, 09:26 AM
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No.
They're too fat for this sport.
They're too fat for this sport.
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07-06-09, 09:29 AM
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Only if it had a professional fitting.
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Would a horse use four clipless pedals? But of course.
I wonder if the horse would like the Toupe 143?
I wonder if the horse would like the Toupe 143?
07-06-09, 09:38 AM
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i say yay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xR1HErmH8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdUa4...eature=related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xR1HErmH8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdUa4...eature=related
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07-06-09, 09:46 AM
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how would that work on the podium? that could get...complicated.
07-06-09, 09:50 AM
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Warning when drafting a horse:
If you see the tail lift, get out of the way.
If you see the tail lift, get out of the way.
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I'd imagine a horse would lose quite a bit of time on the descents, since they can't coast.
But then again, the horse would probably be so far out in front after the climb that it wouldn't really matter.
But then again, the horse would probably be so far out in front after the climb that it wouldn't really matter.
07-06-09, 10:12 AM
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They need really big mussette/feed (sp?) bags
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Who makes carbon fiber horseshoes ? .... or at least titanium
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Can't say who *makes* them, but there is a patent on them:
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/5848648.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/5848648.html
07-06-09, 10:33 AM
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If said horse was using Campy Super Record 11 he could!
07-06-09, 10:36 AM
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