The crash brought on by the spectators indication was just the first of opening day. German bicyclist Jasha Suetterlin was the first rider to leave the race after the crash and a second mishap reduced several others, Reuters reports. French cyclist Julian Alaphilippe went on to win the first phase of the 21-stage race, crossing the goal with blood dripping from his knee..

A viewer at the Tour de France who caused an enormous crash including lots of cyclists is missing as race authorities plan to sue her. Tour de France deputy director Pierre-Yves Thouault informed AFP news agency they plan to sue the female “so that the tiny minority of individuals who do this dont ruin the show for everyone. ”

French publication Ouest-France reported the lady, who is believed to be German, got on a flight and is untraceable, according to CBS Sports.Video reveals the female, who held a long banner on the sidelines of the race, stick the banner out a little too far, triggering German bicyclist Tony Martin to bike right into it. Martin fell, setting off a cause and effect for competitors as cyclists behind him likewise fell..
TERRIFIC TO SEE SPECTATORS BACK INVOLVED IN SPORTS EH pic.twitter.com/Kwxj8be2Qh— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 26, 2021.

Following the crash, the Tour de France Twitter page put out a public service announcement, prompting in-person spectators not to “risk whatever for a picture or to get on tv!”.
& #x 26a0; Were grateful to have the general public on the side of the roadway on the #TDF 2021. However for the Tour to be a success, regard the security of the riders!Don t threat whatever for a picture or to get on television! pic.twitter.com/eA6nnhRhWv— Tour de France & #x 2122; (@LeTour) June 26, 2021.

The sign was a hello message for the ladys grandparents, CBS Sports reports. She appeared to hold the indication out so it remained in the view of cams– but it blocked part of the road..