'Too crazy!' - Geraint Thomas urges fans 'to let us race' after being 'hit' on Alpe d’Huez at Tour de France

Geraint Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) has said some fans are “too crazy” following a lively finale on Alpe d'Huez during Stage 12 of the Tour de France. Britain’s Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) became the youngest winner in history on Alpe d’Huez at the Tour after lighting up the stage, with Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) snuffing out attacks from Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) to keep yellow. Ad/> Thomas finished alongside Vingegaard and Pogacar, 3’23” down on Pidcock.

The result moved the Welshman back up to third on the general classification – 2’26” in arrears of Vingegaard – with Romain Bardet (DSM) dropping off the podium to fourth. Tour de France'He doesn't want the pity' — Froome silenced 'demons' on Alpe d’Huez31 MINUTES AGO The 36-year-old Welshman has fond memories of the mountain pasture after becoming the first rider to win atop Alpe d’Huez in yellow back in 2018, and while Pidcock’s win was marked by some stunning scenes as the Brit weaved through throngs of fans, Thomas had words of caution after the race. “Some of them were just too crazy,” began Thomas during a post-stage interview.

“I got hit a few times on the arm. Lucky there's no flares. That was good because it can just choke you.

“But it's great to have the fans but they just need to let us race you know because it's feels a bit crazy sometimes.” 'He doesn't want the pity' — Froome silenced 'demons' on Alpe d’Huez 'Heart in your mouth' – Pidcock compared to Messi after terrifying descent The win propelled Pidcock back into the top 10 on GC, moving up to eighth, and Thomas was full of praise for the 22-year-old. “Yeah, it is great to see him do well,” added Thomas. “He is the second Brit to win up here.