Riding the Tour de France is not just the accomplishment of a lifelong goal for a bike rider, but the fulfilment of an entire family's ambition. The 50 debutants in this year's race are chuffed to be here, but so too are their parents and siblings, and everyone else who has been part of their journey.
Take Zac Walker, two years younger than his brother Max, who is riding his maiden Tour at the age of 24 (he will turn 25 on July 12) for EF Education-EasyPost. "This has always been our childhood dream, so I didn't want to miss out on the opportunity to watch him," Zac says, placing the emphasis on the collective. "It was always our dream and we're just all so proud of him. He's such a nice guy and it couldn't happen to anyone better."
