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The 5 Weirdest Ways to Cheat in a Bike Race

Today's stories of cheating in cycling usually revolve around doping, or—these days at least—mechanical assistance. But in the earlier days of the sport, racers found much more creative (and frankly stranger) ways to create an unfair advantage for themselves. Here are some of our favorites. (If you're looking to get faster the legal way, check out our book!)

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