The one other thing I can't understand is the agro that people express to those who shared spare inner tubes / water with other competitors.
100% this. I think I would be willing to take a penalty rather than leave someone stranded at the side of the road or without water.
Ask for their brevet card if they need help then. If they can't get through the race unsupported, they've failed at the race. If they aren't willing to sacrifice their brevet for help, then they don't really need your help.
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The one other thing I can't understand is the agro that people express to those who shared spare inner tubes / water with other competitors.
100% this. I think I would be willing to take a penalty rather than leave someone stranded at the side of the road or without water.