Tech of the Tour de France

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Tech of the Tour de France

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62 minutes

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Sep 23, 2020

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With the Tour de France wrapped up, we take a look at the tech that popped up and discuss what it might mean for the rest of us.

Released:

Sep 23, 2020

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Tech of the Tour de France

Tech of the Tour de France

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