Key takeaways:
- Jonas Vingegaard, the overall leader of the Tour de France, called on fans to behave better and enjoy the race without standing on the road or pouring beers on riders.
- The Cofidis team appealed to fans to create memories without using cell phones, amid unverified reports that the spectator who caused the crash was using a cell phone.
- Teams and riders are calling on fans to be mindful of their behavior and respect the riders as the Tour de France enters its final week.
The 15th stage of the Tour de France was marred by a mass crash on Sunday, prompting overall leader Jonas Vingegaard to call on fans to behave better. Vingegaard, who leads Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia by only 10 seconds, urged spectators to “enjoy the race and be there to cheer for us without standing on the road or pouring beers on us.”
The incident, which involved around two dozen riders, led to appeals from several teams at the Tour. The Cofidis team said “you don’t need a cell phone to create mind-blowing memories” amid unverified reports that the spectator who caused the crash was using a cell phone.
The crash was the latest in a series of incidents involving spectators at the Tour. In the first week, a spectator was arrested after throwing a punch at a rider. In the second week, a spectator was arrested for throwing a bottle at a rider.
The Tour de France is one of the world’s most popular sporting events, drawing millions of spectators each year. However, with the race entering its final week, teams and riders are calling on fans to be mindful of their behavior and respect the riders. “Please, just enjoy the race,” Vingegaard said.
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