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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.
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Incroyable! I knew of the punch but not the case and the ridiculous outcome. Soler's suing too:
https://twitter.com/cyclingnewsfeed/status/1410482055213879297?s=21
peter_v
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.