monty wrote:

Ya but that is one guy, or even a couple maybe. The booing was by a LOT of people out there. Perhaps it was the fan club of the French riders. I think it has been so long since the French have had any real success in their own race, they are all jacked up because they have so many in jersey positions this year.

Not exactly one guy. Nor directed toward just one person. Nor related to any French rider. This stuff has been going on for years...

"French spectators are spitting at American Lance Armstrong

"Chris Froome, the current race leader, was branded "doped" and had a cup of urine thrown in his face during the 14th stage from Rodez to Mende

"Cavendish sprayed with urine by angry fans at the Tour de France

"Richie Porte and Luke Rowe were both spat at

"Worlds fans pelt van der Haar with beer, spit

"Facebook user, Cyril Kointz, threatened to break Froome's legs, claiming that he would target the champion on the Pra-Loup climb in the Alps next week.