Video: Bizarre Giro roadside incident as spectator pushes rider
A bizarre moment during the Giro stage to Naples. As the peloton approached a roundabout, a group of young spectators at the roadside appeared to seize their chance to get involved
At first, they tried to provoke the riders with strange gestures. One of the Movistar riders then made a warning gesture towards the spectators, seemingly urging them to keep their distance. Moments later, one of them went a step further, pushing a rider as the bunch passed.
The Giro d’Italia organisers immediately responded with a clear message on social media: respect the riders, respect the race, respect the Giro d’Italia.
They stressed that fans and tifosi remain a vital part of the spectacle, from the noise on the roadside to the costumes and colour that follow the race around Italy. But there is a line, and this incident crossed it.
“Fans, Tifosi. We love you on the roadside. We love your enthusiasm, we love that you cheer on the riders, we love that you dress like flamingos,” the organisers wrote.
“But there’s a line not to cross. Don’t be like this guy.”
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