VIDEO | Criterium du Dauphiné peloton pays tribute to Romain Bardet on Frenchman's final race day
CyclingSunday, 15 June 2025 at 14:47
Today's Criterium du Dauphiné has marked the final chapter in the career of Romain Bardet. The Team Picnic PostNL ends his career as a professional career this Sunday and received a massive tribute at the start of the stage from the entire peloton.
The popular Frenchman not only has plenty friends in the peloton that made it a special occasion, but all around social media fans have gathered to pay tribute to one of France's best in modern times.
Amongst his many successes were two podiums at the Tour de France where he often battled with Chris Froome in the late 2010's, four stage wins and a KOM jersey at the Grand Boucle; and podiums in races such as the World Championships and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Now and forever, our king 👑 @romainbardet ❤️ @dauphine#KeepChallenging #Dauphine pic.twitter.com/JP9Moz15D6
— Team Picnic PostNL (@picnicpostnl) June 15, 2025
There is so much to say…but for now, Merci @romainbardet ❤️#KeepChallenging #Dauphine pic.twitter.com/QWOQHul6yO
— Team Picnic PostNL (@picnicpostnl) June 15, 2025
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