Road Gapping Mountain Biker Keeps Tradition Alive

A tradition has developed over the past few years in which a ludicrous member of the mountain biking community clears a road gap over the infamous Tour de France while competitors zip towards the finish line below. This year was no exception. On July 15th, the bold 19-year-old French rider Valentin Anouilh stepped up to the challenge, completing the treacherous jump located somewhere between St Flour and Albi, France.

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Last year, Alexis Bosson made it on international TV with a virtually identical stunt. Seeing as this jump has become a trend, we’re certain that the individual level of style and ambition will only increase in the future.