Cycling's Arms Race Could Help Decide Tokyo Olympics Medals

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Izu, Japan (AP) -- One thing that sets cycling apart from most other sports at the Olympics is the importance of technology.

With the exception of a few other sports, such as sailing and rowing, most events that take place at the Summer Games come down solely to the performance of the athlete.