What is going on with Thibault Dapréla?

Rol
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Hello,

 

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.

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5/6/2024 1:22pm

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.

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5/6/2024 1:28pm

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. 

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5/6/2024 4:22pm

Maybe he avoided the media? only making the semi is the bigger news. he's a multiple winner and consistent Top15 rider

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5/6/2024 5:28pm Edited Date/Time 5/6/2024 5:30pm
Rol wrote:
Hello,   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...

Hello,

 

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.

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. 

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5/6/2024 7:20pm

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. 

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5/6/2024 7:51pm
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...

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. 

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, 

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5/6/2024 11:32pm

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.

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5/9/2024 1:29pm

I'm curious: what is he riding this season? Haven't seen any pics/vids of him.

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5/9/2024 3:20pm
rbasoalto wrote:

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).

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lewzz10
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5/13/2024 7:54am

Interesting that Monster are still on board with him

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5/16/2024 1:43pm
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7CghHWsiNb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== He posted new threads today. I will just say some high-profile accounts liked the picture.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7CghHWsiNb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&ig…

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. 
 

 

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10/21/2024 3:32pm

Has there been any more information about the alleged assault? Has he been cleared or convicted or anything? 

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luisgutrod wrote:

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. 

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12/4/2024 3:37pm Edited Date/Time 12/4/2024 3:38pm
29 wrote:
„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...

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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1/14/2025 4:29pm

a little on the nose with the team name…

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TheKaiser wrote:
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...

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...

I think this is a problem with communities like mtb - everyone wants to think its a chill sport but because no-one wants to rock the boat and call people out, it creates an environment for predators who know they can get away with awful behaviour. 

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TheKaiser wrote:
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...

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...

I think this is a problem with communities like mtb - everyone wants to think its a chill sport but because no-one wants to rock the...

I think this is a problem with communities like mtb - everyone wants to think its a chill sport but because no-one wants to rock the boat and call people out, it creates an environment for predators who know they can get away with awful behaviour. 

It's up to men to call it out, especially in this current society where women require a high standard of evidence in order to be believed. Sure, innocent until proven guilty is good and all, but people don't require the standard of evidence like a court to know someone's unpleasant to be around. We need better standards and to hold other men accountable for shit.

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