French Cyclist Fined for Stopping During Tour de France

French cyclist Julien Bernard was fined 200 Swiss francs by the UCI for stopping during the Tour de France time trial to kiss his wife and child, leading to a citation for inappropriate behavior and damage to the sport's image. Despite the fine, Bernard expressed willingness to pay it again for the emotional moment. The UCI deemed the encounter with his family as unsuitable during the race, though Bernard highlighted the significance of such personal moments in his cycling career.