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@JimboJones
It does seem like a harsh penalty and i take the points that if there is a punishment then it should be one that affects the rider and therefore last place doesn't really work if you are a leadout rider.
seems to me that the headbutting was all he could do to stop himself being pushed in to by the other rider and it worked. The move across to the left is harder to defend.
in a footy match it could be the equivalent of a cynical foul in the centre of the park to stop a player about to go on a run at a vulnerable defence (e.g. not auto red card for last man tackle but certainly cynical and yellowcardable)
surely a fine, a warning, last place etc and then a dq if it happens agains is what is required as punishment. an alternative view is that this is dangerous play so red card, but still seems harsh as there is no way he would have been able to head butt anyone if they weren't cycling in to him.
all in all it doesnt feel quite right