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Old 07-10-05, 03:50 AM
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What function(s) do the AG2R motos perform in the TdF?

OK, this one has me stumped. As the title asks ...
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Aren't they in charge of carrying the cameramen who capture the images on the ground for all TV broadcasting ? I think they play a role in trafic regulation also. These motos have been part of the tour for decades or since the early days of the tour's TV broadcasting. AG2R sponsors three of these motocycles.
That's my understanding, unless I'm mistaken.
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Originally Posted by Cycliste
Aren't they in charge of carrying the cameramen who capture the images on the ground for all TV broadcasting ?
Nope - those are clearly marked France 2/3, etc., and are essentially white. AG2R are blue.


I think they play a role in trafic regulation also. These motos have been part of the tour for decades or since the early days of the tour's TV broadcasting.
I have come to the conclusion that this is really it. AG2R is a "partner of the Tour", and watching carefully yesterday, they seem to be strictly for people control in the area of the riders. The Gendarmes actually have the authority to control motor traffic, incidents, etc.


AG2R sponsors three of these motocycles.
There were a lot more yesterday (as usual, I suspect). There was a phalanx of them around the Tour director's car between the starts yesterday.
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