Again several times in this year's Tour de France cycle race, competitors have been abused by spectators. Has anything been changed since last year to ensure better safety for the cyclists ?
This year there have been reports of spitting at riders and even urine being thrown at the race leader, Chris Froome. This is not acceptable ! It also does nothing for the reputation of France !
An added danger, particularly when there are mountain climbs, is the sight of spectators leaving no space for riders to see further than a few meters in front of themselves ! This is at the very moment when they are fighting for breath and suffering the most !
This is cannot be tolerated ! The Organisers of the Tour de France and the Police must each review their responsibilities and improve the safety of competitors !
Has any Spectator ever been punished for such unsportsmanly behaviour ? If not, why not ?
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