
Proposals had to be made, he said. On tuesday, prime minister edouard philippe had said in a speech to the national assembly that large-scale events with more than 5,000 people could not be held before september. The tour of france was only postponed on 15. April by two months back and should now be from 29. August until 20. September could be held. However, philippe did not make any explicit reference to cycling in his comments. However, the restrictions could also be carried out over 1. September be extended.
This also brings back into view the scenario of a so-called ghost tour, which tourchef christian prudhomme had actually rejected. The ASO has experience with this, already at the round trip paris-nice in march spectators were not allowed in the start and finish area. The preparatory race criterium du dauphine in august, also organized by ASO, could also serve as a test run for the tour of france.