Domestiques, sprinters and climbers: who’s who in the Tour de France peloton (and why it matters)

The Tour de France is one of the most physically demanding sporting contests in the world. It’s an event made up of many priorities. One of the most intriguing elements is the “peloton” – the main group of competitors riding closely together in a pack. Riding in such a tight bunch helps reduce wind resistance for those in the middle or rear – but it’s chaotic and dangerous and involves plenty of cycling politics. The races within the race At the Tour de France, general classification…