Tour de France: 101 Years of Bikes [INFOGRAPHIC]

2014 marks the 101st Tour de France, which runs from July 5 through July 27, 2014! Tour de France bikes have changed a lot over the last century. From frames made of steel to aluminum to carbon fiber, the bikes just getting lighter and faster. In fact, bike company Trek premiered a bike this year that was too light to qualify for the race and had to have weight added to even compete! Track the history of the Tour de France bike below!

101 Years of Tour de France Bike History: It's Not All About the Bike!

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