Specially Converted ‘Podium’ Car Helps Stage-Winning Cyclists Rest on Their Laurels

Strange as it seems, there is a downside for cyclists who achieve a podium finish during the Tour de France – and for the team they represent. While those who finished further back can start their recuperation immediately, aboard a luxury coach complete with comfy seats, TVs and showers, the winners can be held up for hours before getting a ride back to the hotel in one of the support vehicles.