The return to the Champagne district of La Voltigeuse was somewhat rainy! However, more was needed to discourage cycle racing fans. Young and old alike did not shy away from the meeting set by the Friends of the Pharmacycle on the Place des Frères-Lumière. This year, 130 participants took one of the two starts under a colorful cloud, as is customary. “We had fifty registered on the little Voltigeuse, reserved for the youngest,” said Lucas Corcy of A Laon Bike, loyal to the scorer’s table. A part also took the start of the average scheduled at 3 p.m. »
A cow, Teletubies, a skeleton, a princess, all that was missing was the raccoon for this Prévert-style inventory. The Voltigeuse doesn’t worry, she ignores the rankings, only counts the tricks completed and gives a bonus to all those who start in costume. Suffice it to say that some people don’t miss the opportunity to make themselves look good.
New this year, the runners found a caravan on the course which they crossed with more or less dexterity. All to the sound of the Laon fanfare drums and encouraged by the acrobats of the Compagnie Les Empires de la Lune. Looking forward to next year!
