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Cyclist Uses Fan's Sign for Unusual Reason

  • During Stage 14 of the Tour de France, Julian Alaphilippe took a sign from a fan to keep warm in cold conditions at Col du Tourmalet.
  • Alaphilippe later apologized to the fan, offering a bib and taking a photo with her.
  • Thymen Arensman won Stage 14, with Tadej Pogacar finishing second to extend his overall lead in the Tour de France.
  • Pogacar expressed concern over health issues among riders due to the conditions.
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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Cyclist uses fan's sign for unusual reason

Julian Alaphilippe steals a spectator's sign to use the cardboard as insulation to keep warm on the Tourmalet descent.

·Sydney, Australia
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The image went around the social networks on Saturday, July 19, when Julian Alaphilippe ripped off a spectator's sign to cover himself in the ascent of the Tourmalet. After the finish of the riders, this...

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THE SCAN SPORT - The French rider took a carton held by a spectator to protect himself from the wind. A few minutes later, he was excused.

·Paris, France
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The fan was completely amazed by the treatment he received.

·Finland
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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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