Much of a cyclist's effort is to push aside the air in front of them. Riding in the slipstream of another rider is easier than taking the lead. The … See more

The first riders known to have been employed to help a leader were Jean Dargassies and Henri Gauban. They rode in the See more

The dominant climber of the 1950s, Charly Gaul, was followed for as long as he could last by Luxemburger Marcel Ernzer. The two men were of … See more

There is a hierarchy among domestiques; the more accomplished, often called lieutenants or super-domestiques, are called upon during … See more

The word was first used in cycling as an insult for Maurice Brocco, known as Coco, in 1911. Brocco started six Tours de France between 1908 and 1914, finished none of them, … See more

Basic support
Domestiques bring water and food from team cars and shield teammates from opponents. They … See more

Domestiques sometimes get a chance to win stages in stage racing. Typically this would be late in a stage race. Domestiques … See more