It's a bike race. They were going full on and fighting for position - the race was all over the road. They shouldn't have to consider that shit, especially something so avoidable.
Is it any different to say a spectator being at the side of the road? Surely they are expecting there to be things sticking out now and again...
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It's a bike race. They were going full on and fighting for position - the race was all over the road. They shouldn't have to consider that shit, especially something so avoidable.