Cycling's arms race could help decide Tokyo Olympics medals

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One thing that sets cycling apart from most other Olympic sports is the importance of technology. That's why manufacturers do everything they can to make bikes lighter, more aerodynamic, and maybe most important, transfer every watt from pedal to pavement.

For high-profile teams such as the U.S. and Britain, that means an exceedingly expensive arms race.

“We’re pushing the boundaries of athletic excellence,” said Eric Sakalowsky, the vice president of marketing for Felt. “For us, it’s all about the finish line, not the bottom line. There’s a deep-seated passion for competition at Felt and we’ll continue to take on projects like this so that we can take part in these athletes’ passion for pushing our sports’ limits.”

Their cutting-edge track bike features wider seat stays, proprietary disk wheels, advancements in carbon fiber and other subtle advancements. And while the looks are sure to turn off some cycling purists, that’s hardly the point.“I love the bike,” said Katie Archibald, a member of the reigning Olympic gold medalist women’s pursuit team. “I love the image of the bike as well, the fact that you can come out with a question of how different looking it is.

 

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Don’t forget the pharmaceutical companies.

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