Thibaut Pinot of Team Groupama-FDJ sits on the ground after a crash during the first stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France. Photo: AFP
Thibaut Pinot of Team Groupama-FDJ sits on the ground after a crash during the first stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France. Photo: AFP

Tour de France: French hero Thibaut Pinot describes meltdown as career ‘turning point’

  • Thibaut Pinot has pulled out of the race four times in his six previous attempts, but the French public love him

Thibaut Pinot of Team Groupama-FDJ sits on the ground after a crash during the first stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France. Photo: AFP
Thibaut Pinot of Team Groupama-FDJ sits on the ground after a crash during the first stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France. Photo: AFP
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