Brutal reality of a Tour de France rider
The ugly reality of the physical punishment endured in the Tour de France has been revealed by a competitor.
Ever fancied yourself as a Tour de France contender? The full reality of the physical punishment endured in the iconic event has been laid bare by one of its contestants.
Polish rider Paweł Poljański posted a picture of his legs to social media after the 16th stage of the 3540km race.
The gruelling 165km section took Australian winner Michael Matthews a tick over three hours and 38 minutes to finish.
Poljański battled his way to 75th place, one minute and 43 seconds behind.
The 27-year-old admitted afterwards his well-worn legs were “a little tired”.
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