World riders respond to the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris
As grief pours out around the world following Friday's coordinated attacks in Paris, some of those who have taken to social networking to share their thoughts are cyclists.
As grief pours out around the world following Friday’s coordinated attacks in Paris, some of those who have taken to social networking to share their thoughts are cyclists.
Professional riders, of course, have a unique relationship with Paris, whether they’ve participated in competitions like La Course or the Tour de France or not. The legacy of cycling as a competitive sport in France is a long, storied one, forging a connection between the city and those who live in the saddle — even if they’ve never seen the Champs-Elysees from its vantage point as they triumphantly approach the finish. To many two-wheeling athletes from around the world, the horror that unfolded in Paris late in the evening of November 13, 2015, no doubt, was like seeing the same thing happen to their home towns.
But above all, the world was unified in sorrow at those events, and in their humanity, its top elite riders — from Canada to the United Kingdom to Switzerland — shared in it.
Here’s how some of them responded to Friday’s tragedy.
Such tragedy again in Paris. We're supposed to be one World. My heart goes out to those poor people and their families.
— Mark Cavendish (@MarkCavendish) November 13, 2015
What the f….ck is going on… can we not have some more freedom in this world. I feel sad about what happen in Paris #terrorism #freedom
— Fabian cancellara (@f_cancellara) November 13, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all in Paris. #encoulerputaindemerdeterrorists
— Jonathan Vaughters (@Vaughters) November 13, 2015
Thoughts are with all people and families killed and affected by the horrible acts in Paris. #F*ckTerrorism
— Tory Nyhaug (@Tnyhaug49) November 14, 2015
More than 100 people dead in Paris in multi target attacks! What is this world coming too! My heart goes out to #paris Paris survivra !
— Jacques Landry (@JacquesLandry2) November 14, 2015
Sickened by the images coming out of the #ParisAttacks tonight. My thoughts go out to those affected.
— Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) November 14, 2015
— Rolland Pierre (@PierroooRolland) November 13, 2015
Heartfelt sympathy to all people in Paris. This is horrible to hear & impossible to understand. #PrayForParis pic.twitter.com/MpmnrSagVs
— Marcel Kittel (@marcelkittel) November 13, 2015
I hope this makes people understand why refugees are coming from the Middle East to Europe. Nobody wants to live in a world of terror!
— Marcel Kittel (@marcelkittel) November 13, 2015
