“I would like to cringe at certain rumors or observations about Thibaut Pinot.
We say that he always has something, that he has no mind, that he has, that he has that… When you see the images that we saw earlier, that you have the chance to rub shoulders with him on a daily basis at events such as the Tour de France or other major events, Pinot is anything but what people say about him.
It's everything except what they say about him.
If there is a guy who knows how to hurt his mouth - I say it in front of him, I have already said eye to eye - it's him.
He gives and he will give.
This year's Tour de France is an exceptional example, ”said Marc Madiot, manager of the Groupama-FDJ team, about Thibaut Pinot who will skip the Tour de France 2021 to devote himself to the Giro.
Certainly the highlight of the Groupama-FDJ presentation conference today: Marc Madiot's strong speech to defend Thibaut Pinot against criticism.
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- The Gruppetto (@LeGruppetto) January 19, 2021
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