Laurent Jalabert has been one of the figures of the Tour de France for many years now. Whether as a rider, where he won 4 stages and finished fourth in 1995, or as a cycling consultant for France Télévisions for almost 20 years. Very popular with lovers of the Grande Boucle, the one nicknamed Jaja always gets the crowds going. Alongside Marion Rousse, the 53-year-old former cyclist provides commentary during the three weeks of the queen competition in the discipline and brings his expert eye to a sport he knows better than anyone.
Three weeks that saw him travel from Denmark to Switzerland via Belgium to witness the triumph of the new king of the Tour de France, Jonas Vingegaard. A period certainly very exciting for Laurent Jalabert, but also trying and as he has just announced on his Instagram account, the winner of the Tour of Spain has decided to give himself a few days of well-deserved rest! Followed by more than 100,000 subscribers, the one who has sometimes been accused of doping has posted a publication that should please his fans. “End of the Big Loops. Come Home”he wrote to accompany a photo where we see him on his bike giving his dog a big hug.
After 4 weeks of show, 5 weeks away from my nest, back to my loves
Obviously, Laurent Jalabert has a very strong relationship with his doggie, who made him party for his return home. “After 4 weeks of show, 5 weeks away from my nest, back to my loves. Thank you Jadou for your welcome”, he continues. Discreet about his private life, the former runner was in a relationship with a certain Fanny Chassignet for a long time, but it is difficult to know if this is still the case today.