Geraint Thomas to avoid crowds during crucial mountain stage of Tour de France

• The Welshman was grabbed by a spectator during stage 17
• Thomas will steer clear of barriers after Wednesday’s scare

Geraint Thomas will avoid riding close to the crowds lining the route on Friday’s key Tour de France mountain stage after a spectator deliberately grabbed him and nearly caused him to crash on stage 17.

The Welshman, who retained his yellow jersey and a 1min 59sec lead after Thursday’s 18th stage ended in a bunch sprint, said he was staggered after his Team Sky colleague Wout Poels showed him a photograph of “an idiot” almost bringing him down towards the end of the climb up the Col de Portet on Wednesday.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2Lr8AIQ