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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Tour de France Chaos: Nail Attack Causes Mass Punctures and Furious Riders

Tour de France riders were left furious after a nail attack on the road during stage two caused mass punctures. Several riders, including Lilian Calmejane and Tom Pidcock, suffered punctures in the final kilometers of the race. Calmejane posted a video on social media showing his bike with five nails embedded in the front tire and expressed his anger towards the perpetrators. Race organiser ASO is investigating the incident. Victor Lafay claimed the stage win, while Tadej Pogacar finished third to claim bonus seconds.

via Yahoo Sports|

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Tour de France Riders Face Nail Attacks and Punctures, Stage 2 Battle in Basque Country"

Several riders, including Lilian Calmejane, Mads Pedersen, and Luke Durbridge, suffered punctures during stage 2 of the Tour de France due to tacks intentionally thrown onto the road. Calmejane expressed frustration on Twitter, highlighting the danger posed by such actions. This is not the first time tacks or nails have been thrown onto the Tour route, with previous incidents occurring in past editions of the race.

via Outside Magazine|

#cycling #punctures #road

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Tour de France Stage 2: Chaos, Controversy, and Cofidis' Triumph

Tacks thrown on the road during stage 2 of the Tour de France caused multiple punctures, with 15 to 20 riders affected. The tacks were discovered near the Jaizkibel climb, but it is unclear who threw them or why. Some riders had to change wheels, while others continued with slow punctures or tacks stuck in their tires. Despite the challenges, Victor Lafay of the Cofidis team went on to win the stage. Riders expressed frustration and anger at the incident, highlighting the potential danger and harm caused by such actions.

via Cyclingnews|

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