Where Do They Pee on Tour de France Course?

Friday, 23 July 2010 | by Pat's Picks

There’s some great information in the Wall Street Journal‘s overview of the Tour de France’s etiquette book. A little too much information, actually. In addition to understanding why riders cycle in a v formation and why it was such a big deal last week when one cyclist failed to stop for another who’d broken his chain, I now know exactly how riders get rid of all that water they’re chugging along the route. According to tradition, a rider can stop in a secluded spot to urinate or, to save time, do it from the seat of his bike. But etiquette rule number one forbids riders from peeing in front of fans.

Scroll down for an update from Stage 17 of the race: