Wout van Aert and Tadej Pogačar voiced support for Mathieu van der Poel following a spectator's dangerous act during the Paris-Roubaix race. Van der Poel was hit in the face with a thrown bidon while aiming for victory amidst a threatening crowd. Both Van Aert and Pogačar condemned the actions of the crowd, expressing that such behavior has no place in cycling. They emphasized the need for improved safety protocols, highlighting the inherent dangers already present in bike racing due to the close interaction with fans. An investigation was launched into the incident by authorities.
People who behave like that are not welcome on the race as far as I'm concerned. Cycling is a sport where you can get close to the athletes and that makes us unique compared to many other sports.
I applaud Mathieu for expressing himself so strongly and I hope it helps to prevent this from happening in the future.
The bidon incident in Paris-Roubaix has seen the public prosecutor's office in Lille start an investigation into a spectator for the second year running.
I was disgusted by the incident, as it's unacceptable behavior that jeopardizes the safety of riders.
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