The love story continues between Thibaut Pinot and Paris Saint-Germain. A big fan of the capital's club, the recently retired cyclist decided to support the Collectif Ultras Paris Solidarité (CUP), the supporters' association. For this, the Franc-Comtois placed his blue jersey for the best climber of the Tour of Italy 2023 up for auction on eBay. The tunic, still available for four days, quickly attracted crowds, exceeding 30 bids and 300 euros.
A regular at the stands of the Parc des Princes, the winner of the 2018 Tour of Lombardy shared his initiative on Instagram. “For a very good cause and Christmas is coming,” said Pinot, who invited the lucky winner “to personally collect” the distinctive jersey from Melisey (Haute-Saône), his village of origin. Thanking the former French climber, a “a bit special” supporter already a member of the association twice, the CUP was delighted with the news before returning to the Park's spans this Saturday, during PSG-Nantes in the League 1.