The only power deserving the name is that of masses, and of governments while they make themselves the organ of the tendencies and instincts of masses. ↗
Everything that's going on within the peloton - there's about ten different races going on. There is also a survival element to it - I love the fact that it's so epic. You crash on a bike, the first thing you do is try and get back up on it. No whinging! ↗
I think if I get the training spot on, the equipment perfect and I'm in the right state of mind, I can get a result there from no competitive action. ↗
It seemed romantic but also tragic - people would be winning but then lose it all, or crash but fight on, break bones but get back on their bikes and try to finish. Just getting to the end was seen as an achievement in itself. ↗