Through Thick and Thin (Pt.2): Behind the Scenes

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Going back to my Tour de France analogy from the previous post, this installment is all about the action that takes place behind the scenes to make sure that the rider is successful in his bid to win races.  Just like any well functioning and cohesive team, every individual has specific responsibilities and tasks that need to be carried out.  Specific to cycling, most teams competing at a high level have the following personnel:

Through Thick and Thin: The Case for Thin Client Computing

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As I’m watching the 2012 Tour de France, I've started thinking about how different the race would be if participants were required to carry all of their own food, replacement and maintenance parts, tools, and any other related gear for the 3,500 km journey from Liege, Belgium to Paris, France.  The riders would be burdened with bags or maybe even small trailers attached to their bikes, stretching the trek from a few weeks to a few months.