Geoffrey Bouchard, who was feeling unwell during the seventh stage, underwent an antigen test upon his return to the hotel, which came back positive. 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 huge disappointment because I was entering my favourite terrain, the mountains. It was my first Tour de France and it's sad to end it this way. I wish my teammates every success and send them all my strength for the rest of the Tour de France.»[/su_quote] [su_quote cite=]
SERGE NIAMKE, team doctor for AG2R CITROËN
«Since the start, the AG2R CITROËN team has been conducting antigen tests every three days in addition to the tests carried out by the Tour de France organiser. The entire team – riders and staff – underwent an antigen test on Thursday evening or Friday morning, with negative results for the whole group.»[/su_quote] [su_quote cite=]
Vincent Lavenu
«We have implemented and applied a very strict protocol since the beginning of the health crisis to ensure the health of our riders and our management team. I am sad for Geoffrey, whom we were counting on in the coming days. The Tour is not over and we hope to return to the forefront when we reach the mountains.»
