Spectator-Induced Crash Mars Tour de France Opening

During the Tour de France, incidents involving spectators have highlighted safety concerns as a fan waving a mobile phone caused a near collision with an Education First (EF) cycling team member and another fan accidentally hit an EF rider with a phone during the race. These events underscore the importance of respecting racing lanes and rider safety, with reminders for spectators to stay behind barriers. The incidents serve as a sobering reminder of the risks riders face from fan interactions, as seen with Jan Hirt's crash due to a spectator's interference, resulting in three broken teeth before the race even started. The chaotic scenes and lack of control over fan behavior have raised concerns about security measures and the need for better crowd management at cycling events.