The original tour director tried to ban the use of freewheels and particularly gears. Eventually he had to give in to the pressure and allow them though.
The first few tours were almost definitely all fixed.
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The original tour director tried to ban the use of freewheels and particularly gears. Eventually he had to give in to the pressure and allow them though.
The first few tours were almost definitely all fixed.