Are Tour de France cyclists riding on the backs of migrants in debt bondage?
Doping scandals have tarnished the image of the Tour de France in recent years. But new research also shows that cyclists may be riding to victory on bikes built by workers under debt bondage or forced labor. According to Le Monde diplomatique, research over the past year focused on the two world bike manufacturing hubs, Malaysia and Taiwan. This research uncovered disturbing accounts of working conditions and hiring practices at some of the biggest
