Tour de France Wrap: The Moments That Decided The Winner
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
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The Effects of Accumulative Fatigue on Pergacha
Pergacha did not follow the protocols of recovery as much as Vinegar potentially did. It could be that Pergacha got slightly ill, he had a cold sore on his mouth which is often a sign of someone who's a bit immune compromised. Maybe 14 days of racing the way they raced just wasn't sustainable for him. He needed three or four days of easier riding and he didn't get him.
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