Group Cofidis had 11 bikes stolen from their truck in a single day earlier than the beginning of the second stage of the Tour de France, the staff stated on Sunday.
The staff, primarily based close to Lille, have been capable of finding sufficient bikes to begin stage two, a 209.1-km hilly experience from Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-sur-Mer, however they condemned the housebreaking.
Every bike is estimated by the staff to have price 13,000 euros ($15,311.40).
“The door of the workshop truck was pressured open, and 11 of our LOOK Cycle bikes have been stolen regardless of the safety measures that had been put in place,” the staff stated in a press release.
“The Cofidis staff strongly condemns this act of incivility and calls on the perpetrators to behave with civility and duty.”
The staff added that law enforcement officials visited the resort to doc the housebreaking and had begun their investigation. REUTERS
