The images give chills. Thibaut Pinot, for his last mountain stage on the Tour de France, has decided to offer his many supporters a show worthy of the encouragement he receives. In this 20th stage, he left alone in search of a last stage victory on the Big Loop. He entered alone at the foot of the Petit Ballon, in the Vosges. 2 kilometers from the top of the pass, the “Virage Pinot”, made up of the most fervent supporters of Franc-Comtois, went into a great general frenzy when their hero entered this bend. Flags, jerseys, cards… all had something of Thibaut Pinot on them.
Hundreds of “Virage Pinot” supporters met early this morning. Led by the “kapo” Arthur Vichot, former teammate of Pinot, the supporters sang to the glory of Pinot all day long. A special and unique moment in French sport.