Several cyclists involved in an accident on the Tour de France road !!
The cause of the accident was an enthusiastic spectator woman entering the lane of a lot of cyclists to show a handmade board to TV cameras. What she had written on her board was, "Allez Opi-Omi!" (Meaning, "Let's go, Grandpa, Grandma!"). Apparently, it was a message the woman gave to her grandparents.
But, something different happened there than she expected. German cyclist Tony Martin rode behind her and bike right into it her board, injuring several other cyclists behind him.
That's how the accident happened ...
This negligence led to the prosecution of this woman. Police are reportedly searching for the spectator woman who caused the French accident.
After this unexpected accident, Tony Martin rejoined cycling with injuries to his elbow and face.
He shared his thoughts on an Instagram post on Sunday using strict words to ask fans to have more respect for such cycling events.
To all the people next to the road who think that the #tourdefrance is a circus, to people who risc everything for a selfie with a 50 km/h fast peloton, to people who think it's nice to show their naked butt, to drunken people who push us sideways on the climbs, to people who think that it is a good idea to hold a sign into the road while the peloton is passing. I want to ask this people forcefully: please respect the riders and the #tourdefrance!" he added. "Use your head or stay home! We don't want you here.
It seemed like a release of his anger, but it is very fair. The message it sets is a good example for everyone.
Hard crash today fored me to abandon #lavuelta. Nothing broke but a big cut in my face. Thanks to all friends, fans and medical staff in the hospital in Toledo for the support and help. I am so sorry to leave @primozroglic and @jumbovisma_ road but I am sure they will finish it off tomorrow 👊👊👊 Hope to be back in the world tt 💪
This was a very serious issue as it affected a large number of cyclists in the event. Furthermore, the cameras clearly show that the responsible woman is holding the board without worrying about anything and that the cyclist is hitting her board and falling.
Police say the woman had left the scene before investigators arrived.
The video below shows how the accident happened...
When we come to the tour route, it is to admire the champions, otherwise, we have nothing to do with it. You have to be careful and not let yourself be carried away by enthusiasm. And above all, those who deserve television are the runners. The spectators do not come to see each other, they have their mirror for that.
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