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I don't believe there's been an instance of a pro cyclist suing a spectator for something that happened during a race; you'll open Pandora's box. Opi-Omi was particularly egregious and Soler's injuries and lost income/opportunities are significant, but it isn't the first time and won't be the last time a spectator causes a crash.
Education and better race organisation, not litigation.
I'm not saying there shouldn't be consequences, but you could sue the arse off that lady and it won't stop idiots causing totally avoidable crashes. I don't know what the right course of action/consequences here should be.
And yes, I do remember the case you mentioned, bullshit decision that we won't get into but also took place on a public road between two members of the public, can't compare.
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And yes, I do remember the case you mentioned, bullshit decision that we won't get into but also took place on a public road between two members of the public, can't compare.
yeah I was umming and ahhing about including it, didn't want to get into a session of whatboutism, but seemed relevant.
@andyp, I'm only vaguely paying attention to todays TT
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You have all forgotten Eddy Merckx getting punched by a spectator in the 1975 Tour.
It might have cost him his sixth Tour win.
He sued, and got 1 Franc.
cornelius_blackfoot
davidual
why is it a bad precedent?
Spectator has cost him a chance to ride in the biggest race of his career? Lost earnings from this race and the others he'll miss because of it may be substantial.
Where there's blame, there's a claim.
And the video evidence pretty clearly shows there's blame in this incidence.
Do you remember that incident where a cyclist was sued by the woman on the phone who he ran into? If pedestrian can sue cyclist, why can't cyclist sue spectator?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jun/18/woman-knocked-down-while-on-phone-wins-payout-from-cyclist