The day after the impressive fall in the Tour of the Basque Country, it is impossible not to mention safety in the world of cycling for Christian Prudhomme. Invited this Friday, April 5 on France Bleu Nord, the great chef of the Tour de France notes that
“very clearly, there is an increase in speed which is exponential in recent years, due firstly to the equipment which is ultra-efficient ".
An observation that he considers
“both fascinating and frightening”.
Between
“increasing gear ratios”
,
“the introduction of disc brakes”
and
“increasing number of road improvements”
, the former journalist reveals elements which increase, in his opinion, the risk of violent falls. To remedy this, he is in favor of “
more responsible behavior of riders, bikes that go slower and the necessary road improvements”.
While waiting for potential developments, Christian Prudhomme is focusing on the upcoming French monument Paris Roubaix.
“Everything is being done to ensure that it happens in the best conditions in the current climate,”
he says.