Winning by numbers: How Thibaut Pinot made the podium of the Tour de France

Training to win has never been more scientific. Here we look at winning by numbers, and how one young rider became a podium finisher at the Tour de France

Every pro measures their optimum power output, heart rate and a host of physiological data. Mostly they keep the figures secret so rivals can't tell their strengths and weaknesses.

Thibaut Pinot, the FDJ team leader, has risen swiftly from being a promising junior to standing on the podium of the Tour de France in seven short years. His performance in every single race and training session has been measured, and he's revealed all so every ambitious youngster can learn from his data.

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