He was close to the body of the rider now.
He knows how to deal with the different levels of rider.
In fact, only 10 of the 26 riders did all 230 miles.
In a short time the first of the riders could be seen.
Two of the 13 riders were the expected to do well in the race.
We have some of the top riders in the nation.
But they want one of the five top riders, and right now they're men.
Well, you couldn't tell it by the look of the rider who was coming up the road toward them.
Each nation may bring a team of four riders and two individuals.
Who knows how many of his riders died that day.