A Policeman causes a mass crash | Cycling Iceberg Podcast

Just like in 2025, the 1994 Tour de France started in Lille. Stage 1 ended in a mass sprint back then, with a dozen sprinters eager to start the Tour on a high note.

The finish of the in Armentières was slightly downhill, and had two late corners. At high speed, Belgian champion Wilfried Nelissen collided with a policeman standing on the course. How could this happen?---Discover cycling history in the cycling iceberg podcast! Each week, Noah uncovers forgotten heroes, epic scandals, and the dramatic moments that shaped the history of cycling!