Think about what it takes to become a professional cyclist. Thousands of hours of training, millions of dollars spent on supplements, and a life dedicated to being a top tier pro athlete. All of that got washed down the drain by a woman holding a cardboard sign.
A huge crash at #TDF2021 this morning was caused when a spectator held out a sign and struck a rider.
Jasha Sütterlin was forced to withdraw from the race due to an injury sustained in the crash, according to @LeTour. pic.twitter.com/XCcEjHRAGp
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) June 26, 2021
Carnage. Chaos. Destruction. All because of a cardboard sign.