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Attacking and Giggling TdF26-157
Just after Lidl-Trek had their photo op on the front of the peloton as they rode back onto the Place de la Concorde, Quinn Simmons in his USA Champion kit and Mathias Vacek in his Czech Champion kit decided to mime attacking the peloton. It wasn't out of character for the two to attack, but laughing as they did it was. Since their teammate in the Maillot Vert, Mads Pedersen, was reacting it was clear they were just goofing around. It won't be long before the racing starts in earnest. I should note that Simmons started the day with his hair flowing, so it is unlikely he is planning on going for stage honors. That task will fall to Pedersen and the team will do their best to make it happen.