Details and video of New Visma Documentary Shows Heart-Warming Moment Between Wout Van Aert and His Son During Tour de France 2024
Wout van Aert’s 2024 Tour de France campaign was marked by significant effort and personal challenges, despite limited tangible rewards.
After a crash earlier in the spring at Dwars door Vlaanderen, the Belgian cyclist struggled to find his peak form during the prestigious race.
In the new Team Visma | Lease a Bike documentary, “A True Renaissance: Our Tour de France 2024 – Inside the Beehive,” Van Aert’s journey is illuminated in a new light, showcasing the intense labor he invested throughout the event.
The film highlights the mixed fortunes of his campaign, beginning with a promising start.
Van Aert’s performance on stage 1 was a bright spot. He secured a third-place finish in the bunch sprint, with Team DSM-Firmenich’s
This early success seemed to mark a return to top form for Van Aert. Reflecting on this, he notes in the documentary, “It meant my return to the highest level.”
However, this initial optimism was overshadowed by a series of setbacks. Van Aert faced a recurring battle with his confidence and dealt with frustration, particularly in his sprint contests against rival Jasper Philipsen.
Van Aert lamented, “I lost by half a wheel and had to keep the pedals still. Would I have won if I had not been hindered? Yes, of course.”
The documentary also provides a poignant glimpse into Van Aert’s personal life, revealing the emotional toll of his struggles. After a stage where he experienced a crash, Van Aert video-called his son.
The exchange is both heartwarming and revealing. His son asks, “Dad, are you going to win too?” Van Aert responds with a laugh, “I don’t know right now. Dad had slipped and hurt himself, but everything is fine.”
Despite his efforts and the challenges faced, Van Aert’s resilience and dedication remain evident.
The documentary captures not just the athletic and competitive aspects of his journey, but also the human side of this esteemed cyclist, offering fans an intimate look at the highs and lows of one of cycling’s stars.
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