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From: AMuzi <am@yellowjersey.org>
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Subject: a moment for the neutral support mechanics
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:42:21 -0500
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https://www.wsj.com/sports/tadej-pogacar-tour-de-france-crash-mechanic-2da6796d

"Their job is to help riders with mechanical issues or 
supply spare wheels when their own team cars are too far 
away or stuck behind the peloton. If they’re on screen, then 
something has usually gone wrong. The neutral service 
mechanics know better than most that while the Tour de 
France can only be won at a few critical junctures, it can 
be lost pretty much anywhere."
-- 
Andrew Muzi
am@yellowjersey.org
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