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Thibault did well all weekend and made it to the semi-finals. However, very few media have talked about or with him. That begs the question, why is that? Is there any new information. Because if nothing is wrong then you should give your sponsors and him the media presence he needs to do his job. If there is something wrong then it should be dealt with because at least he is at the races, he is not isolated and does what he does very well.
He has some allegations of some pretty serious misconduct. Until that’s sorted I don’t think much media or sponsors will want to give him a platform.
He also threatened to sue anyone who talked badly about him in the situation.
Legal threats doesn't make for an environment that encourages coverage of a rider.
Maybe he avoided the media? only making the semi is the bigger news. he's a multiple winner and consistent Top15 rider
I imagine he and the media are mutually avoiding each other. They briefly discussed the situation on the Making Up the Numbers podcast, and George referenced having to run their discussion through legal channels before broadcasting it. I also imagine his legal counsel is telling him to avoid interviews as he will inevitably be asked about the situation, and he hasn’t done a great job, from a PR standpoint, with any of his statements that reference the issue… and those were written statements. Just imagine what could potentially go wrong if he goes live, talking in a second language off the cuff. There’s a reason people hire publicists and lawyers to communicate publicly for them when they’re facing legal issues.
wtf did he do?
Rumors of sexual assault allegations that have led to him parting ways with two teams and currently racing as a privateer. He maintains his innocence and says his name will be cleared. The accuser, to the best of my knowledge, has made no statements.
cool he does not get media attention.. but anyways I doubt he has the leverage/means to be suing people everywhere so to me thats a bluff,
Considering his skill and apparent improved Canyon dh bike he would have been a serious threat this season, hope things will sort out and we will once again see his all in riding style.
Could be awkward if/when he gets fastest privateer and Wyn has to give him 500 euro
He got a semi in the semis
I'm curious: what is he riding this season? Haven't seen any pics/vids of him.
IIRC he's on the Sender (he had an insta post about it but it's been deleted).
Actually took the time to go to IG and found it lol
Sender, RockShox, Mavens, DT wheels, Maxxis tires, TLD helmet, Renen kit, HT pedals
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6UGeDMsZU4/
Interesting that Monster are still on board with him
He posted new threads today. I will just say some high-profile accounts liked the picture.
…if only name recognition had any correlation with morality.
Has there been any more information about the alleged assault? Has he been cleared or convicted or anything?
very likely un(related) ? but about an assault case in the WC paddocks, 2023...., fresh from the victim.. --> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDJcIHuOvu6/?igsh=dGhnZXZhbXkwMjlp
„When we reached out to Masip, who was a contestant on Season 3 of Pinkbike Academy, she said she isn't naming her aggressor because her lawyers have advised her not to but that "he's a loved and respected person in the enduro world". She says that she has filed reports with both the UCI and Spanish police in October of 2024, but at this time, she says she's not sure if her aggressor will be charged or not.“
according to pinkbike. Sounds more like an enduro racer.
Yeah man, while I am a big proponent of the presumption of innocence (which I don't think is necessarily the case in all Euro countries), Masip's account on Pinkbike was pretty brutal, and doesn't really leave any room open for a claim of a "misunderstanding" or "poor communication" in a semi-consensual setting. Her account sounds more like there's a straight up rapist prowling around the Enduro pit areas at night (lock your windows, lock your doors), who is living a double life as a beloved member of the Enduro community by day. That is pretty wild, and seems particularly shocking given that our cool little niche community seems to be filled with pretty great people as a general rule, but it certainly wouldn't be the first time a public figure was leading a double life like that. We've got Diddy in the news now, the Brits had Jimmy Saville, etc...
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