Changes From The 1907 Tour De France
The 1908 Tour de France followed nearly the same route as the 1907 Tour de France. The rules were also the same; the point system was still used. Before the start, the Tour de France made statements that all necessary measures had been taken to prevent the regrettable incidents as in 1905, and that the 'Apaches' had 90% chance of being caught and spending time in jail. Dismountable tyres were used for the first time; this meant that cyclists could repair their bicycles easier, and a flat tire cost them less time. Because tour organiser Henri Desgrange wanted to keep the Tour de France a race between individual athletes, all cyclists had to ride on frames provided by the Tour organisation.
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