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'I got shot during the 2009 Tour de France' - Julz & Jonesy

Julian Dean and Dan Jones revisit a wild and unexpected moment from the 2009 Tour de France, when a rogue spectator brought a BB gun to the race - and opened fire.

July 7 2025 - 9:30 AM

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Julian Dean and Dan Jones take us through 21 unforgettable moments from recent Tour de France history. In this episode, Julian recalls the surreal day in 2009 when he was shot with a BB gun mid-race. Watch the full story in the video below!

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