[kergonath]

They do systematic checks for the winner, whoever has suspicious performance jumps one day, as well as random racers. They do take it very seriously and what you are saying is a bit far from the truth.

Some people will try, and some scandals will happen, sure. But it is not a widespread problem and is unlikely to become one.

See here, for example: https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/tour-de-fran...

[hinkley]

I've lost track of how many bike changes I've seen and I've only watched the first 3 days of coverage so far.

Plus if your lieutenant uses a motor in order to pull you up to the front, then your bike is clean.

[xcskier56]

Through axels have become a very convenient excuse for bike changes. Watching Cavendish have his wheels changed in one of the early stages this year was so slow. It took a guy with a drill like a minute plus to do front and rear wheels.

[hinkley]

I just learned about through axles last fall. And narrow-wide chain rings (mountain biking). I used to keep up better with the tech changes.

I only caught the end of that wheel change when I realized the mechanic was holding a Milwaukee cordless and Bob(?) was talking about it.