Elderly fan on a mobility scooter sends cyclists flying through the air after driving onto course mid-race

Cycling has produced some major crashes over the years. Everything from riding too closely to an opponent to unexpected obstacles can send cyclists to the pavement and cause major pile-ups.

I don’t recall ever seeing one caused by an elderly fan on a mobility scooter. Not until today anyway. The fan appears to be trying to get a closer look at the action as cyclists pass when the nose of the scooter ends up on the course.

It makes for an obstacle that several riders cannot avoid. There’s...