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

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Outside Magazine

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.

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

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Cyclingnews

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.

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