Ben Healy, the Tour de France leader, made the decision to slow the peloton after Tadej Pogačar fell late in stage 11. This act was characterized as a display of respect among riders. Vaughters emphasized that Healy's actions were not directed from the team but were his personal choice, showcasing his integrity and sportsmanship. The historical precedent of respect among riders was noted, as Healy operated within this dynamic to ensure fair play and camaraderie despite the racing environment.
Pogačar fell heavily with around four kilometres to go, but rather than the main group of GC favourites maintaining their speed, the decision was taken to wait for the Slovenian to catch up.
He just rode up and basically told everyone to knock it off, because it [continuing to drive with Pogačar down] was bullshit.
Ben is not the kind of guy who wants to take advantage of other people's misfortunes. So I'm glad he was able to convince everybody to that.
There's still some semblance of respect among the riders, with rivals willing to slow down for each other in moments of need.
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