Italian Paolo Bettini won the road race in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

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How to Earn a Spot in the Road Bike Race at the 2008 Olympics

From David Fiedler,
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Your Path to Glory: Making the Team in the 2008 Olympic Road Bike Race

Competing in the Olympics is a dream for many athletes, and that’s no exception for road bike racers. Here’s how the selection process works to pick the cyclists who will ride in Beijing Summer Olympics road bike race, and what you need to do to claim your place among them.

Picking the Competitors - Road Race

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