Sweet Moments French cyclist Julien Bernard The behaviour of French riders and their families at the Tour de France on Friday was deemed “inappropriate behaviour” by the International Cycling Union (UCI) and they were fined.
This incident Tour de France On Friday, Bernard’s friends and family were on hand to cheer him on as the race passed through his native Burgundy.
Julien Bernard of France with his son of Team Lidl-Trek during Stage 6 of the 111th Tour de France 2024, the 163.5 km stage from Macon to Dijon, in Macon, France, on July 4, 2024. / #UCIWT / (Dario Beringhelli/Getty Images)
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Videos posted on social media showed him cycling slowly through crowded streets as fans enthusiastically cheered him on.
In the middle of all this chaos, Bernard’s wife appears, holding their son.
He stopped to kiss his wife and son, then carried on walking.
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However, the UCI later issued a statement saying Bernard had been fined $223 for “inappropriate behaviour during the race and damage to the image of the sport”. Athletic report.
Julien Bernard of France and Team Lidl-Trek sprint during the 7th stage, 25.3km individual time trial stage from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin, 111th edition of the Tour de France 2024, on July 5, 2024 in Gevrey-Chambertin, France. / #UCIWT / (Dario Beringhelli/Getty Images)
Bernard responded to the news on social media, but didn’t seem particularly upset.
“I’m sorry to the UCI for tarnishing the image of the sport,” Bernard said on X. “But I’m willing to pay 200 Swiss francs a day to relive this moment.”
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according to Reuters In a post-race interview, Bernard said his wife planned out his entire day.
Julien Bernard of France and Team Lidl-Trek cross the finish line during the 6th stage of the 87th Tour de Suisse 2024, 42.5km stage from Ulrichen to Blatten at 1330m altitude, in Blatten, Switzerland on June 14, 2024. / #UCIWT / June 14, 2024. (Tim de Waele/Getty Images)
“It was amazing. My wife organised this race with some friends a few weeks ago and she’s done a fantastic job,” he said. “In a time trial you have time to have fun. It’s these moments that keep me going and keeping me riding.”
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