The science behind Tour de France's hide-and-seek tactics
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 09:00
in Psychology & Sociology
When the Tour de France comes to town, it's a chance to get your gladrags on. This year's Grand Depart in Yorkshire saw Leeds decked out with yellow flowers, bikes placed in coffee bar windows, statues wearing yellow jerseys and locals showing off yellow ties or Tour de France socks. For the riders, though, the science that governs their sport means it's about being as inconspicuous as possible.
