How Cyclists Responded to the Attacks in Paris
Chris Froome Froome won the Tour de France twice—in 2013 and 2015—and the Englishman has a deep love of France. He tweeted his support for those affected.
Rabo-Liv The women’s team includes last year’s La Course winner, Dutch national time-trial champion Anna van der Breggen. The team Instagram-ed this image of a few of its women in Paris last summer.
Maxime Bouet This French Etixx - Quick-Step rider shared his tribute to the victims of the attacks and their families with the hashtag #JeSuisFrance (I am France).
Vuelta a Espa?a Officials at the Grand Tour in multiple tweets early Saturday morning wrote: "[We] express our strongest rejection and condemnation of the heinous and despicable terrorist attacks last night in Paris. Today more than ever we are French, wanting to send a message of deep condolences, strong support and infinite solidarity with the city of Paris, the French people and especially our colleagues, friends and brothers of ASO (Amaury Sport Organisation) company that we are proud of belonging."
Kiss My Panache Well-known cycling commentator Kiss My Panache recalled a special moment in Paris while celebrating Le Tour, and shared one of his favorite photos from the day.
Kathryn Bertine Kathryn Bertine has fought for women’s cycling for years, and recently released the documentary Half the Road to show the discrepancies between men’s and women’s racing. But one of her greatest career achievements is racing the inaugural La Course race in Paris, and she shared the French motto, "Liberté, égalité, fraternité” (liberty, equality, brotherhood).
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