What was noteworthy about Garin's 1904 Tour de France race?
His extraordinary speed
His dramatic crash
His cheating scandal
His creative costumes
Answer
Garin's 1904 Tour de France race was noteworthy because of his cheating scandal. Garin was the first rider to cross the finish line, but he was later disqualified for taking a train ride during the race. Garin's cheating scandal led to the creation of the Tour de France's "honor code," which prohibits riders from taking any form of outside assistance during the race.
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