Criticism of French cycling for paying plane tickets in 'business' to men and not to women

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(FFC) has been widely criticized for having paid business-class plane tickets to Australia for the men, including reigning world champion Julian Alaphilippe, while the women and the rest of the delegation have only entitled to the economy ticket.

has quickly been created

throughout the weekend, especially on social networks.

The FFC has not reacted officially, but a spokesperson explained to the publication that it was necessary to "economize" on this long (20 hours) and expensive trip.

It has justified that the men travel in a superior flight category who are the ones who are

in the Australian championships, which begin this Sunday in Wollongong.

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