Romain Bardet and Thomas Voeckler (Chris Graythen/Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)The Frenchman has backed his compatriots to bring home a first Tour victory for their country since Bernard Hinault in 1985
Fan favourite will hang up his wheels on the Champs-Elysées on July 23Thomas Voeckler in the escape on stage 14 of the Tour de FraceWhen the Tour de France reaches the Champs-Elysées in Paris on July 23, Thomas Voeckler will hang up his wheels and retire after a career spanning 18 years.
Defending champion Thomas Voeckler talks about his final appearance in the Tour de Yorkshire, and why the race is unique on the calendarThomas Voeckler wins Tour de Yorkshire 2016 stage threeDefending champion Thomas Voeckler talks about his final appearance in the Tour de Yorkshire, and why the race is unique on the calendar
France’s most popular racer set to bow out of racing when the Tour finishes on the Champs ÉlyséesThomas Voeckler at the 2016 Tour de France (Gould)France’s most popular racer Thomas Voeckler is set to bow out of racing when the Tour de France finishes on the Champs Élysées