A man attempting to insert himself into the heart of the Tour de France spectacle learned the hard way that the iconic race is no place for pranks.
Footage captured during Stage 17 shows a rogue cyclist pedalling over the finish line in Valence, only to be intercepted with force by a swift-moving police officer.
As the would-be prankster crossed into the race path, a Tour de France official initially tried to intercept him, but it was a shoulder charge from law enforcement that brought the stunt to a crashing halt.
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The cyclist was knocked to the ground and quickly removed from the course by security personnel, just moments before the peloton was set to arrive.
The stage, eventually won by Jonathan Milan, his second win of the tour, was briefly overshadowed by the unauthorised intrusion.
According to French reports, the man, a 31-year-old local from Montélimar, was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody.
The incident highlights the intense security measures in place at one of cycling’s most prestigious events—and the very real consequences for those who attempt to disrupt it.
