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UCI fines Julien Bernard for stopping on home roads to kiss wife, wave to fans on ‘perfect day’ in Tour de France time trial

UCI fines Julien Bernard for stopping on home roads to kiss wife, wave to fans on 'perfect day' in Tour de France time trial


The UCI has handed out a fine of 200 Swiss Francs to Julien Bernard (Lidl-Trek) after the French rider stopped to embrace his wife and celebrate with his fans on home roads during stage 7 of the Tour de France.

Bernard enjoyed a “dream moment” on the uphill part of the time trial course which was half an hour from his home, with friends and family lining every inch of the roads cheering ‘Julien!’ and holding signs that said ‘Allez JB’ as he came past.

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