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22nd Jul 2015

Video: GoPro footage shows just how thrilling it is in the heart of the Tour de France peloton

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Gareth Makim

Gareth Makim

Video: GoPro footage shows just how thrilling it is in the heart of the Tour de France peloton

The Tour de France is a manic, adrenalin-filled hive of professional cyclists and new footage from GoPro cameras mounted on their bikes gives you a glimpse of the heart-pounding action

Terrifying, frankly.

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