Top 10 Popular Cycling Myths Debunked

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Pro cycling is full of brilliant stories and stats. However, not all of them are true. Did Bernard Hinault really only ride Paris Roubaix once? Has Peter Sagan actually finished races in second more than he's won? Was Lance Armstrong the youngest ever world champion? Coming up, Dan debunks the top 10 most popular cycling myths.

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