First Black Rider Tour de France History

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Yohann Géne was the first Black Professional Cyclist (Guadeloupian) in Tour de France's 118 Year History. Yohann Géne was born June 25, 1981 in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe to humble beginnings in an economically and racially charged land. Géne was discovered in the late 1990’s and had a 15 seasons and seven Tour de France appearance cycling career.
Géne's story is one of inspiration, perseverance, and determination as he surely has endured many racial slurs, discourtesies, and cold receptions. Similar to Major Taylor, Géne was a trail blazer that worked hard, remained focus, and paved the way for others to follow.
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This video borrows on the work of countless others as noted in the attributions below.
It's about the ride.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Where was Yohann Géne born?
2:50 How did Yohann Géne get discovered?
5:00 When was Yohann Géne's first Tour de France?
6:34 What is Yohann Géne doing now?
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Attributions:
Rhiannon Walker, The Undefeated: theundefeated.com/features/th...
James Stratt, VeloNews: www.velonews.com/culture/cari...
www.procyclingstats.com: www.procyclingstats.com/rider...
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yohann_...

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4 июн 2024

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Комментарии : 12

@randorecumbent 3 года назад

Well researched and presented. Thank you for this.

@ErniesCyclingObsession 3 года назад

Thanks, Yohann was a beast and deserves recognition.

@lamontdouglas8695 Год назад

Excellent article on Yohann Gene I remember watching him ride in his first tour. Thanks for doing this article

@ErniesCyclingObsession Год назад

Thank you for your kind words, much appreciated.

@ironrider75 3 года назад

Nicely done Ernie! Allez allez!! 💪🏾👍🏽

@ErniesCyclingObsession 3 года назад

Thanks Abdul...Yohann has a pretty cool story 🤓

@4everfrankie449 3 года назад

2011? Wow. Good information. Thank you.

@ErniesCyclingObsession 3 года назад

Honestly, I was surprised too. Glad you enjoyed the video.

@god5535 2 года назад

Yeah I wonder when will it catch on to African-American population. I am not a cyclist but I wonder if it is not hip or the tight-fitting clothes don't appeal to kids who are into BMX-ing. Pretty much free-for-all territory for records should a brother get in the act.

@ErniesCyclingObsession 2 года назад

Good question, for myself, growing up poor, cycling wasn’t viewed as a “sport”; rather, for my peer group, cycling was more of an activity, or means of transportation. I hypothesize, this is in part, because there was zero representation of, or marketing to the African-American demographic. Not to mention (ahem) “challenges” greeting minorities passing through socioeconomically segregated neighborhoods, towns, or areas were also a contributing factor.

@god5535 2 года назад

@@ErniesCyclingObsession I agree. I am not black but I have limited income. And this is kind of like a posh hobby. I mean you need to invest in gear and what not not to mention the cycle itself. It's not something you can hop on and start doing. (But given globalization and what not, we will see a change whether it be black, brown or Vietnamese community!!) It's funny how I said I am not a cyclist yet my entire junior/senior year in high school I rode from home to school getting all smelly before classes!! :)

@ErniesCyclingObsession 2 года назад

Lol…I can relate, I rode a ancient Puegot (wish I still had it) to school dunking up the joint much the same. I am hopeful that the pro peloton will accelerate inclusion in the ranks. It will inspire, encourage, and engage a much broader audience and talent pool. By the way, thank you so much for your comments and time shared, I am humbled and appreciate the chat more than you know 🙏🏾