A day of surprises on the Tour de France - too many selfies are affecting cyclists

By Richie Porte
July 7 2014 - 11:57am
Selfies at the Tour: Support has been overwhelming but also dangerous for the riders.
Selfies at the Tour: Support has been overwhelming but also dangerous for the riders.

HARROGATE: We have heard all year in the build-up to the Tour de France starting in Yorkshire about how strong the support will be for the early stages. But I wasn't prepared for the size of the crowds that we saw on stage one.

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