Abroad, A Belgian cycle tourist (60) is to use the life during the ascent of the Mont Ventoux in France. Under the eyes of his wife, he was struck by a cardiac arrest.
The drama happened last Wednesday afternoon. The Belgian cyclist was on holiday in Aubignan. He climbed the mythical Mont Ventoux via the D974 from Bédoin. The ascent of the mountain, also known as ‘the giant of Provence’, is for many cycling tourists the ultimate challenge. From Bédoin, you need about 21 kilometer climb before you reach the top.
The Belgian cyclist was, according to French media the first medical care of a witness. Then tried the emergency him another 45 minutes to resuscitate.
Tom Simpson
The top of the Mont Ventoux is situated at an altitude of 1.909 metres. The summit is renowned for the distinctive lunar landscape. The mountain is regularly part of the route of the Tour de France. In 1967, cyclist Tom Simpson during the Tour to life during the ascent of the Ventoux.
