The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #60985 Message #1527114
Posted By: Bill D
24-Jul-05 - 01:49 PM
Thread Name: BS: Tour de France, Anyone?
Subject: RE: BS: Tour de France, Anyone?
did you see the documentary about Lance and his preparation and the technology?...and especially his physiology? Almost double the average heart's ability to pump blood, 40% better usage of oxygen, slower build up of lactic acid and faster removal.
Add to this his drive, training techniques, riding skills and items like a 'dimpled' riding suit that air moves by more efficiently, like on a golf ball...it's no wonder that a little being careful and some good luck and careful choice of team mates led to 7 in a row!
He is, however, no wonder at extemperaneous speaking *grin*...that little talk on the winners podium was kinda awkward...
still, it IS an amazing record....wow.....