Romain Bardet 'deeply sorry' as he apologises to fans after Paris-Nice disqualification

Ag2r La Mondiale rider disqualified on stage one of Paris-Nice

Romain Bardet on stage 9 of the 2016 Tour de France (Photo: Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Romain Bardet has apologised after he was disqualified on the opening stage of Paris-Nice.

The Frenchman endured a frustrating day, first being caught out as the race was split in crosswinds, before crashing. After the race he was disqualified for taking too much assistance from a team car as he attempted to regain contact, with his misdemeanours caught on camera from a television helicopter.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.