In the meantime, the cycling fans are also flowing. Along the French side of the mountain are about twenty campers, with supporters from home and abroad. “We arrived here yesterday in the late afternoon. It is a nice place in the descent, but we can stand here,” say Daniëla and Angelo. “It is fantastic here: a nice sun, along the route … what else do you need?” Add Inneke Schipper. The fans already enjoy the atmosphere for the riders. “We have already seen Wout van Aert pass and received a visit from ex-rider Nico Mattan. It is an experience: sitting, waiting, watching, something to drink and eat,” says Johan Vandevyvere.
