the race, but surely such a lead was enough for a local victory. Fignon certainly thought so. In second place was Greg Lemond from the USA.Fignon decided to ride this final time-trial stage on the racing bike he had used throughout the Tour, hunching down

're hopping on your bike to prepare for a triathlon or just to diversify your training, you can expect to become a better runner as a result.To reap all the benefits of cycling, however, you first need a bike. Will that old clunky machine in the back

aerodynamic without the cost of wind-tunnel testing.Use a time-trial/triathlon bike – they have steeper seat-tube angles, helping you to achieve a more streamlined position, while also allowing for superior comfort and power application.Use a well-fitting aero

and body position compared with riding on a standard racing bike without aero bars. Nine minutes! You would probably need to invest in new equipment and spend some time developing your riding position, but still, nine minutes!I compete in hilly triathlons