Geoffrey Bouchard was ill during the seventh stage and was tested for the antigen on his return to the hotel. He was immediately isolated from the rest of the group.
[su_quote cite=]GEOFFREY BOUCHARD
"During the stage, I didn't feel well. It's a big disappointment because I was entering my favorite terrain, the mountains. It was my first Tour de France and it's sad to end it this way. I wish my teammates much success and I send them all my strength for the rest of the Tour de France."[/su_quote] [su_quote cite=]
SERGE NIAMKE, AG2R CITROËN team doctor
"Since the start, the AG2R CITROËN team has been carrying out antigenic tests every three days in addition to the tests carried out by the Tour de France organizer. The entire team -rider and staff - underwent an antigenic test on Thursday evening or Friday morning, which was negative for the entire group."[/su_quote] [su_quote cite=]
VINCENT LAVENU
"We have put in place and applied a very strict protocol since the beginning of the health crisis to ensure the health of our riders and our staff. I am sad for Geoffrey, on whom we were counting in the coming days. The Tour is not over and we hope to be back in the spotlight when we get to the mountains."[/su_quote]
