Toulouse hosts the 11th stage of the Grande Boucle this Wednesday, July 16. For the occasion, some TFC players wanted to be there, to attend the party.
It’s the big day in the pink city! After a week and a half in competition, the Tour de France is back in Toulouse. On the program, a 156.8 km route. The passage of the caravan brought together thousands of supporters. TFC players also wanted to participate in the party.
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Around 1:05 p.m., some purple players passed the Tour, at the Stadium level, just after their training (they are training right now on the stadium lawn). “It’s a great experience to see that,” said Zakaria Aboukhlal, Téfécé winger. “Since I was a child, I see him on television. I hear a lot about it, I can finally discover it!” He explained, happy to be there.
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In the process, Djibril Sidibé, defender and 2018 world champion was also very delighted. “It’s too cool to see so many people gathered here. I would have liked to have a bicycle to race too,” joked the latter. The latter wanted to give his favorite for this 11th race. “It is Tadej Pogacar who will win the stage!”, He concluded, sure of himself.
Note that this end of the stage is very demanding with a passage on the coast of Pech David, 8km from the finish. The battle between the favorites promises to be fierce. The runners should cross the line around 5:15 p.m.
