Impressively violated: French cyclists complain about a fine at the Tour de France
Impressively violated: French cyclists complain about a fine at the Tour de France
unusual incident at Tour de France: Julien Bernard pays a fine
An unexpected incident caused a sensation at the Tour de France when French cyclist Julien Bernard had to pay a fine of CHF 200 during the time. What had happened?
During his race, Bernard approached the climb in Curley, near his hometown Dijon, and was enthusiastically welcomed by his family and friends. The fans had prepared posters and cheered him. At the end of the trellis, Bernard decided to stay with his wife and son and give her a kiss - a romantic moment that was observed by many spectators.This unusual incident caused the UCI, the Radsport World Association. They took Bernard with the punishment because his behavior was considered inappropriate during the race and impaired the image of sport. Although Bernard does not play a role in the overall ranking, he was ready to pay the fine and emphasized the importance of this unique moment for him.
"I would pay the 200 francs again at any time to experience this moment again. It was a fantastic moment. I enjoyed it," said the 32-year-old after the incident.
The reaction to the fine shows that, despite the consequences, Bernard places the emotional value of this moment about the financial fine. An unusual incident in a sports event that focuses on the human side of the athletes and makes the boundaries blur between sporting discipline and personal moments.
- Nag