Spectators at Tour de France by Ineos-Grenadier's team car recorded

Spectators at Tour de France by Ineos-Grenadier's team car recorded

A viewer of the tour de france was during the 14th stage of the race on Saturday by a vehicle of the team Ineos-Grenadiers recorded and thrown to the ground, as from TV recordings

The incident in the Pyrenees

The incident occurred at the Col de Peyresourde, a mountain pass in the central Pyrenees, about 200 meters from the summit, reported Reuters . The vehicle was in the middle of the street when it caught the viewer.

Current state of health of the viewer unknown

The health state of the viewer is previously unknown. CNN contacted Ineos Grenadiers and the Tour de France to get an opinion.

The meaning of the viewers

The spectators along the route of the most famous bike race in the world contribute to the unique atmosphere of the tour. However, this also means that Accidents are not uncommon for the Tour de France. Two years ago, several drivers fell after a fan apparently tried to take a photo during the 15th stage.

incidents of past years

In 2021, a spectator stepped in front of the driver field with a cardboard sign and caused dozens of cyclists to fall down during the tour.

race course and results

The Ineos driver Thymen Arensman celebrated his first stage victory on Saturday, while Tadej Pogačar expanded his overall lead by taking second place, and thus landing a place in front of his closest challenger, Jonas Vingegaard.

The Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel was forced to give up the race after he had difficulties when the stage was first increased.