The first edition of the women's Paris-Roubaix last Saturday was marked by the perfectly mastered race of Elizabeth Daignan.
But the success of the Briton gradually faded into the background after the revelation of the bonuses allocated to participants which caused much ink to flow in the world of cycling.
Sonny Colbrelli, big winner in the men, must receive an amount of 30,000 euros, while 1,535 euros were to be granted to Elizabeth Deignan, winner in the women, that is to say nearly 20 times less.
In this line, Elisa Longo Berghini, who arrived behind Elizabeth Deignan, received 1,135 euros against 22,000 euros for Florian Vermerrsch, runner-up to Colbrelli.
A difference which crystallizes passions in the microcosm of cycling and which challenges the world of sport.
Faced with this controversy, the American team, Trek-Segafredo decided to set up equal pay between men and women for its runners.
Thus, the managers of Trek-Segafredo will directly compensate for this difference in treatment.
Elizabeth Deignan, Longo Borghini and Cordon-Ragot will receive the same amount as their male counterparts on the team.
