It’s not unusual for professional cyclists to get abuse – Chris Froome was spat at repeatedly on his way to winning the Tour de France last year – but what is a bit more out of the ordinary is for them to stop and give some back.
We’re not quite sure what it is that cycling fans from the Netherlands have against Europcar’s Thomas Voeckler – in 2011, on the day he lost the yellow jersey at the Tour, he had a torrid time going through Dutch Corner on Alpe d’Huez – but here he is on Friday’s Stage 13 to Chamrousse, giving it back with interest.
19 thoughts on “Video: Thomas Voeckler returns Dutch fans’ abuse — with interest”
Pretty dull video, but Tommy
Pretty dull video, but Tommy V’s a legend.
on the you tube page it says
=D> on the you tube page it says he was upset about selfie takers, Go Tommy V.
He won the yellow on stage 9
He won the yellow on stage 9 after being in the break with Hoogerland when he crashed. Maybe the Dutch are resentful he never sat up? Flecha (who also crashed) has made comments about not being waited on before.
Yes, this is the source of
Yes, this is the source of some Dutch fans resentment. I think they are wholly wrong though – instead it would be fairer to see the Dutch target badly driven support/press vehicles….
Not sure what the original
Not sure what the original comment was but it does sound like the Dutchman is saying “Sorry, Sorry!” after Voeckler challenges him.
Alsatian 1; Dutch ‘Soft-cock’ 0 👿
anyone worked out a
anyone worked out a transcript yet of what was said?
I guess like in any sport, you have ‘good’ fans and ‘not so good’ fans!
I like Tommy.
Good for him, have some
Good for him, have some respect armchair critics, its not a football match.
Thomas Voeckler is an
Thomas Voeckler is an absolute legend!! I am glad he gave it to them no need for it.
I was riding back down from Les Planche des Belles filles last monday and saw some people waving and shouting, I looked left and saw it was Thomas cycling next to me, he gave me a grin and shot off down the road made my day complete!
He says; “Have you ever
He says; “Have you ever ridden a bike?”
Go Tommy V. Legend.
Ups to Thomas!
Ups to Thomas!
Alright, I’ll be the one to
Alright, I’ll be the one to break ranks. I can’t stand Voeckler.
There’s always one. Meanwhile
There’s always one. Meanwhile back in Positive Land – Tommy is the business.
Energy bars at 30 paces!
Energy bars at 30 paces!
‘There’s always one.’
There’s
‘There’s always one.’
There’s many more than one. The guy’s a cock.
andyp wrote:The guy’s a
more of those on the roadside than on a bike.
I thought he said “watch out
I thought he said “watch out for les velos” because the guy was leaning out too far into the road.
What’s wrong with him?
What’s wrong with him? Seriously, he’s not that bad is he?
Voeckler is pretty annoying.
Voeckler is pretty annoying. Though I like him in small part because he’s upset the main contenders before. I find him wheedling in many ways.
Tommy V is cool. I love it
Tommy V is cool. I love it when he animates a race.