Cycled Along Lepic Street to Break Wout van Aert's Bicycling Record: Tested and Verified
On a clear, sunny morning of August 5, the bustling district of Pigalle in Paris was abuzz with activity. The iconic Moulin-Rouge, a notable landmark in the area, stood tall against the backdrop.
At the foot of Rue Lepic, a crowd had gathered, some sipping coffee, others snapping photos. Ten days prior, this scene was markedly different, with rain showers painting the cobblestones as tourists huddled for cover.
Among the crowd on this day was a speaker, clad in lycra, mounted on a road bike. His presence was a nod to the recent Tour de France, which had passed through the district ten days earlier.
Reminiscent of the past, cyclists on Vélib' were speeding by, weaving through the crowd. However, a new observation was made - some cyclists were wearing earphones, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings and fellow cyclists.
It was on this same day, ten days ago, that the Tour de France made its way through Pigalle. The crowd had gathered in thousands, cheering for the riders, particularly Julian Alaphilippe. The French cyclist, a crowd favorite, had passed through the district, his presence captivating the spectators.
Despite no specific incident reported at Pigalle involving Alaphilippe, his action during the Tour was noteworthy. Near the Col du Tourmalet, he had grabbed a fan's cardboard sign, demonstrating his interaction with the fans along the route. His popularity was evident, with media coverage and public engagement before stages highlighting his prominence.
As the morning sun cast long shadows in Pigalle, the echoes of cheers for Alaphilippe lingered, reminding us of the electrifying atmosphere that had once filled the district during the Tour de France.
On the same day, some members of the crowd were discussing the Tour de France, reminiscing about Julian Alaphilippe's impressive run and his interactive moments with fans. Later in the day, a group of friends decided to engage in a casual game of football in one of the local parks, invigorated by the spirit of sports that the Tour de France had brought to Pigalle.
