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5 days ago
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Capgemini becomes an Official Partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift until 2029 to power cycling through tech and innovation
Capgemini press contact: Victoire Grux Tel.:+33 6 04 52 16 55E-mail: Tour de France press contacts: Fabrice Tiano – ftiano@ - +33 6 33 86 28 64Mélanie Vallage – mvallage@ - +33 7 89 31 57 38 Julien Rozenblum – jrozenblum@ - +33 6 40 16 67 67 Capgemini becomes an Official Partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift until 2029 to power cycling through tech and innovationParis, June 5, 2025 – Capgemini announced today that it has become the Official Technology Partner, for the next 5 years, of 14 cycling races, including the world renowned Tour de France, to help drive innovation in professional cycling. Together, they will leverage technology, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) to grow the cycling community, engage fans all over the world and bring cycling into people's lives. This agreement, that goes beyond the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, will see Capgemini support a series of international cycling events, that include both men's races - such as La Vuelta, Paris-Nice, Critérium du Dauphiné, Paris-Roubaix, Paris-Tours, La Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the Tro Bro Leon, and the women's races of La Vuelta Femenina by Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift, La Flèche Wallonne Femmes, Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes. As part of this new global long-term partnership, Capgemini is the Official Technology Partner of each of these events, bringing its deep expertise in digital innovation, technology and AI into the professional cycling field. Over the next five years, Capgemini will support these top cycling events in realizing their technology roadmap, delivering cutting-edge technological solutions aimed at enhancing performance insights, supporting international audiences and engaging fans, from casual enthusiasts to amateur cyclists. In 2024, the Tour de France reached more than 1 billion TV viewed hours in 190 countries and broke digital records with nearly 100 million website visits and 1.6 billion impressions on social media. With this partnership, Capgemini extends its sports sponsorship portfolio that focuses on bringing the breadth of the Group's capabilities to enhance leading global events with technological innovation, high performance and team spirit at the heart. As a global company based in 50 countries, with well-established operations across regions that have a strong cycling fanbase such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, UK, and USA, Capgemini will promote the fourteen cycling races internationally. 'At Capgemini, we are proud to partner with 14 iconic global sports competitions including the world-famous Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Each embody the driving principles of precision, endurance, high performance and teamwork – attributes that we, at Capgemini, live by every day,' said Aiman Ezzat, Chief Executive Officer of Capgemini. 'This partnership reflects our commitment to bringing the Group's breadth of expertise and capabilities to enhance the future of sport through cutting-edge innovation, data-led insights and an augmented fan experience.' 'We are very proud to launch this long-term partnership with Capgemini, leader in technology and innovation. This strategic partnership will help to promote and accelerate our digital ambitions for the Tour de France and all A.S.O. Cycling events around the world. New digital solutions will help to further enhance the Fan experience and engage new communities with innovative and upgraded features and services,' says Yann Le Moënner, A.S.O. Managing Director. Transforming sport through technology and innovationThe partnership builds on Capgemini's already strong track record in adding value to the fan experience and sporting performance through its portfolio of sports sponsorships. In 2024, for the 37th America's Cup, Capgemini and America's Cup Media revealed the breakthrough WindSight IQTM technology in Barcelona. Through a combination of technology, engineering, data, and design, Capgemini developed a LiDAR-based sensor system that made the yacht racing more understandable and engaging for viewers. The solution enabled the viewers to visualize the wind and model potential race results, enhancing the fan experience. This year, Capgemini is a Principal Partner of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, set to kick off in the UK in August. Since 2022, the Group has played a pivotal role in advancing inclusivity in the sport as a Global Partner of the Women in Rugby initiative and enabling the Capgemini Women in Rugby Leadership Programme, to support a new generation of female leaders in rugby. For the 2025 Ryder Cup in September, Capgemini will bring a generative AI powered version of its Outcome IQ, a tool that puts the intelligence of real-time data in the palm of every fan's hand, helping to enhance the fan experience by tracking outcome probabilities shot by shot. Capgemini is Worldwide Partner to the Ryder Cup up until and including the 2027 Ryder Cup in County Limerick, Ireland. About CapgeminiCapgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 The Future You Want | Attachment 06_05_Capgemini_becomes_official_partner_of_the_Tour_de_FranceError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
NBC Sports
19-05-2025
- Health
- NBC Sports
Jonas Vingegaard questions concussion protocol after Paris-Nice crash
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard claimed he was not properly checked by race doctors after he was concussed in a crash during the Paris-Nice in March. Vingegaard hurt his left hand when he hit the ground in a climb during the fifth stage of the weeklong race, and the Visma-Lease a Bike team leader later revealed he also suffered a head trauma. Vingegaard, who has yet to resume racing, said during a press conference that he was surprised by the lack of precaution after his crash. 'I went to the race doctor because I had some blood on my face,' he said. 'I was bleeding, but they never once checked me for concussion, which I find a bit odd, to be honest. 'Like, it was visible that my glasses were broken, I had blood on my face, I even had a little bit of blood here on the eyebrow. For me, that was a bit odd that they didn't check me for a concussion.' International Cycling Union rules say riders who are suspected of having a concussion should immediately be assessed by a physician or a healthcare professional if 'red flags' are noted after a blow to the head. 'Speaking more for the future, I think as soon as somebody has something within the shoulders and above, like, that's visible, and you see that they hit something there, they should check them for a concussion,' he said. 'Once I go to the medical car, they should at least check me when they can see that I hit my face.' After the crash, Vingegaard got back on his bike and finished the stage before retiring. He then withdrew from the Catalonia Volta. He said he really struggled in the aftermath of the crash. 'When I had been awake for about an hour or so, I had to sleep for about an hour and a half for the first three, four days,' he said. 'I did have a concussion, and I was really suffering from it at the start.' Vingegaard is at a training camp, getting ready for the Tour de France, his biggest goal this year. The three-week race takes place from July 5-27. Before then, Vingegaard's race program includes the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, a tough race that many Tour contenders use to fine-tune their preparations. Vingegaard was runner-up at the Tour last year, lagging more than six minutes behind Tadej Pogacar. But his preparations last year were hampered by a crash three months beforehand when he sustained a broken collarbone and ribs, and a collapsed lung. 'Last year, I had this nasty crash and it did not feel like the optimal preparation for the Tour de France,' he said. 'This year, I crashed again in the spring. So, I feel like I missed out a bit on the whole spring campaign. I have even more motivation to go to the Tour de France.'
Hamilton Spectator
19-05-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
2-time Tour de France champ Vingegaard questions concussion protocol after Paris-Nice crash
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard claimed he was not properly checked by race doctors after he was concussed in a crash during the Paris-Nice in March. Vingegaard hurt his left hand when he hit the ground in a climb during the fifth stage of the weeklong race, and the Visma-Lease a Bike team leader later revealed he also suffered a head trauma. Vingegaard, who has yet to resume racing, said during a press conference on Monday that he was surprised by the lack of precaution after his crash. 'I went to the race doctor because I had some blood on my face,' he said. 'I was bleeding, but they never once checked me for concussion, which I find a bit odd, to be honest. 'Like, it was visible that my glasses were broken, I had blood on my face, I even had a little bit of blood here on the eyebrow. For me, that was a bit odd that they didn't check me for a concussion.' International Cycling Union rules say riders who are suspected of having a concussion should immediately be assessed by a physician or a healthcare professional if 'red flags' are noted after a blow to the head. 'Speaking more for the future, I think as soon as somebody has something within the shoulders and above, like, that's visible, and you see that they hit something there, they should check them for a concussion,' he said. 'Once I go to the medical car, they should at least check me when they can see that I hit my face.' After the crash, Vingegaard got back on his bike and finished the stage before retiring. He then withdrew from the Catalonia Volta. He said he really struggled in the aftermath of the crash. 'When I had been awake for about an hour or so, I had to sleep for about an hour and a half for the first three, four days,' he said. 'I did have a concussion, and I was really suffering from it at the start.' Vingegaard is at a training camp, getting ready for the Tour de France, his biggest goal this year. The three-week race takes place from July 5-27. Before then, Vingegaard's race program includes the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, a tough race that many Tour contenders use to fine-tune their preparations. Vingegaard was runner-up at the Tour last year, lagging more than six minutes behind Tadej Pogacar. But his preparations last year were hampered by a crash three months beforehand when he sustained a broken collarbone and ribs, and a collapsed lung. 'Last year, I had this nasty crash and it did not feel like the optimal preparation for the Tour de France,' he said. 'This year, I crashed again in the spring. So, I feel like I missed out a bit on the whole spring campaign. I have even more motivation to go to the Tour de France.' ___ AP cycling:
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2-time Tour de France champ Vingegaard questions concussion protocol after Paris-Nice crash
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard claimed he was not properly checked by race doctors after he was concussed in a crash during the Paris-Nice in March. Vingegaard hurt his left hand when he hit the ground in a climb during the fifth stage of the weeklong race, and the Visma-Lease a Bike team leader later revealed he also suffered a head trauma. Advertisement Vingegaard, who has yet to resume racing, said during a press conference on Monday that he was surprised by the lack of precaution after his crash. 'I went to the race doctor because I had some blood on my face," he said. "I was bleeding, but they never once checked me for concussion, which I find a bit odd, to be honest. "Like, it was visible that my glasses were broken, I had blood on my face, I even had a little bit of blood here on the eyebrow. For me, that was a bit odd that they didn't check me for a concussion.' International Cycling Union rules say riders who are suspected of having a concussion should immediately be assessed by a physician or a healthcare professional if "red flags" are noted after a blow to the head. Advertisement 'Speaking more for the future, I think as soon as somebody has something within the shoulders and above, like, that's visible, and you see that they hit something there, they should check them for a concussion,' he said. 'Once I go to the medical car, they should at least check me when they can see that I hit my face.' After the crash, Vingegaard got back on his bike and finished the stage before retiring. He then withdrew from the Catalonia Volta. He said he really struggled in the aftermath of the crash. 'When I had been awake for about an hour or so, I had to sleep for about an hour and a half for the first three, four days,' he said. 'I did have a concussion, and I was really suffering from it at the start.' Advertisement Vingegaard is at a training camp, getting ready for the Tour de France, his biggest goal this year. The three-week race takes place from July 5-27. Before then, Vingegaard's race program includes the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, a tough race that many Tour contenders use to fine-tune their preparations. Vingegaard was runner-up at the Tour last year, lagging more than six minutes behind Tadej Pogacar. But his preparations last year were hampered by a crash three months beforehand when he sustained a broken collarbone and ribs, and a collapsed lung. 'Last year, I had this nasty crash and it did not feel like the optimal preparation for the Tour de France,' he said. 'This year, I crashed again in the spring. So, I feel like I missed out a bit on the whole spring campaign. I have even more motivation to go to the Tour de France.' ___ AP cycling:
Winnipeg Free Press
19-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
2-time Tour de France champ Vingegaard questions concussion protocol after Paris-Nice crash
Two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard claimed he was not properly checked by race doctors after he was concussed in a crash during the Paris-Nice in March. Vingegaard hurt his left hand when he hit the ground in a climb during the fifth stage of the weeklong race, and the Visma-Lease a Bike team leader later revealed he also suffered a head trauma. Vingegaard, who has yet to resume racing, said during a press conference on Monday that he was surprised by the lack of precaution after his crash. 'I went to the race doctor because I had some blood on my face,' he said. 'I was bleeding, but they never once checked me for concussion, which I find a bit odd, to be honest. 'Like, it was visible that my glasses were broken, I had blood on my face, I even had a little bit of blood here on the eyebrow. For me, that was a bit odd that they didn't check me for a concussion.' International Cycling Union rules say riders who are suspected of having a concussion should immediately be assessed by a physician or a healthcare professional if 'red flags' are noted after a blow to the head. 'Speaking more for the future, I think as soon as somebody has something within the shoulders and above, like, that's visible, and you see that they hit something there, they should check them for a concussion,' he said. 'Once I go to the medical car, they should at least check me when they can see that I hit my face.' After the crash, Vingegaard got back on his bike and finished the stage before retiring. He then withdrew from the Catalonia Volta. He said he really struggled in the aftermath of the crash. 'When I had been awake for about an hour or so, I had to sleep for about an hour and a half for the first three, four days,' he said. 'I did have a concussion, and I was really suffering from it at the start.' Vingegaard is at a training camp, getting ready for the Tour de France, his biggest goal this year. The three-week race takes place from July 5-27. Before then, Vingegaard's race program includes the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, a tough race that many Tour contenders use to fine-tune their preparations. Vingegaard was runner-up at the Tour last year, lagging more than six minutes behind Tadej Pogacar. But his preparations last year were hampered by a crash three months beforehand when he sustained a broken collarbone and ribs, and a collapsed lung. 'Last year, I had this nasty crash and it did not feel like the optimal preparation for the Tour de France,' he said. 'This year, I crashed again in the spring. So, I feel like I missed out a bit on the whole spring campaign. I have even more motivation to go to the Tour de France.' ___ AP cycling:
