Turns out the riots aren’t a problem, but some arsehole threw tacks on the road right before the last climb of the day.
“Thank you for this kind of human bullshit… I don’t think I was the only victim of a puncture in the end… know that you can fall and get really hurt with your bullshit you morons…” 🤬
It is possible that the riots in France could affect the Tour de France. The race organizers have said that they are monitoring the situation and are prepared to adapt if needed. The race route largely avoids areas affected by the riots, but there is always the possibility that protesters could disrupt the race.
In the past, the Tour de France has been disrupted by protests on several occasions. In 2022, the race was stopped for 10 minutes by climate change activists. There have also been protests by farmers and other groups.
The race organizers are aware of the risks posed by protests and have taken steps to increase security. They have added two motorbikes to the peloton to help detect and deter protesters. They have also been in close contact with the French government and security forces.
It is too early to say for sure whether the riots will affect the Tour de France. However, the race organizers are taking the situation seriously and are prepared to adapt if needed.
“The Yellow jersey gives you wings.”
(I think Red Bull is one of his sponsors.)
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Once again, a rider in the professional peloton proves that cyclists are the toughest athletes in the world. G. Thomas fell and dislocated his shoulder. The team doctors popped it back in place, and then he got back on his bike and continued to ride! His teammates paced him back into the peloton.
This dumbass has no idea how serious these pro-cyclists could have been injured. The rider on the left sees the sign, but there’s nowhere to go in a professional peloton.
