Yes, I think you are right in that it is for support and a more positive pedal connection. I think it is similar to seeing track riders, and some road riders using two straps. Probably a sprinter! Greg Lemond used a strap along with his early step in pedals. Craig Ryan Central Indiana
On 6/30/06 1:04 PM, "Cheung, Doland" <CheungD@bv.com> wrote:
> If you flip through a few more pictures, there is one of just riders
> legs from a tour in the '80s and one of the riders has his shoes taped.
> Anybody know why they did this? Extra support?
>
> Doland Cheung
> SoCal
>
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> Mordecai
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> Subject: [CR]Tour de France photos
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> Some good photos here:
>
> http://todayspictures.slate.com/
>
> Click on "next" in the upper right hand corner of the photo to see more.
> The difference between the first two is amusing.
>
> Mordecai Silver
> NYC