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French authorities launch investigation after Tour de France spectator causes massive pileup
FOX News.com ^ | June 27, 2021 | Paulina Dedaj

Posted on 06/27/2021 2:07:59 PM PDT by Kaslin

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To: Chode

Her.


21 posted on 06/27/2021 2:29:54 PM PDT by dinodino ( )
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To: Kaslin

I don’t read French, what does the sign say?


22 posted on 06/27/2021 2:30:43 PM PDT by PUGACHEV
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To: Kaslin

I hope justice will be served and I just thank God she was not holding a “Trump Won” sign.


23 posted on 06/27/2021 2:31:07 PM PDT by Atticus
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To: Kaslin

fooled me...


24 posted on 06/27/2021 2:32:14 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. P144:1)
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To: PUGACHEV

From another article: Holding a sign that read “Allez Opi-Omi!,” (a mix of French and German for “Let’s Go Grandpa-Grandma!”)


25 posted on 06/27/2021 2:33:12 PM PDT by KarlInOhio (Police should refuse duty at NBA venues. Let them wallow in their desired chaos without police.)
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26 posted on 06/27/2021 2:34:10 PM PDT by Mean Daddy (Every time Hillary lies, a demon gets its wings. - Windflier)
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To: Kaslin

Yay! Social media! So awesome!


27 posted on 06/27/2021 2:34:12 PM PDT by Dr. Pritchett
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To: Kaslin

There was another similar crash and pile-up latter that same day. Competitive cycling at this level is inherently dangerous and pile-ups like these are not uncommon. This was not that big of a deal. If it were, the spectators would be kept off the road.


28 posted on 06/27/2021 2:38:31 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus
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To: Kaslin

Eeew. I’ve had road rash in the past when I’ve wiped out on my ten speed. I feel for the cyclists. Taking a shower with it stings like hell for the first couple of days.


29 posted on 06/27/2021 2:39:03 PM PDT by Viking2002 (Remember, all the world’s a barstool.)
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To: Kaslin

Does anybody know approximately how fast they are riding at this point?


30 posted on 06/27/2021 2:40:34 PM PDT by vis a vis
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"Now seems like a good time to cross."

31 posted on 06/27/2021 2:42:30 PM PDT by Songcraft
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To: Nateman

“Hi Grandma & Grampa”.


32 posted on 06/27/2021 2:42:56 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Welcome to the Matrix circa 1984.)
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To: Nateman

The sign said “Allez Opi-Omi!” The words “Opi” and “Omi” are German terms of endearment for grandparents, akin to “granny,” according to Sports Illustrated.


33 posted on 06/27/2021 2:44:34 PM PDT by Qiviut (Faith is the antidote to fear. Mindset: be a victor, not a victim.)
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To: Ronaldus Magnus

This was not that big of a deal. If it were, the spectators would be kept off the road.

there it is...


34 posted on 06/27/2021 2:45:29 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. P144:1)
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To: Kaslin

A couple thoughts on this.

1.) If I caused a thing like that I’d run my a$$ off, too, and I’d still be running. That’s just a cold, hard fact of which I am not proud.

2.) I completely understand one does not hold obstacles before bike riders, but it appears this individual was looking the wrong way, as was the first bicyclist who hit the sign. Both were oblivious to what was about to unfold.


35 posted on 06/27/2021 2:49:06 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (No audit. No peace.)
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To: Fester Chugabrew

3.) Maybe they should add diesel horns to their bikes.


36 posted on 06/27/2021 2:50:19 PM PDT by Fester Chugabrew (No audit. No peace.)
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To: BradyLS

It is a major (fringe) sporting event.


37 posted on 06/27/2021 2:53:36 PM PDT by PghBaldy (12/14 - 930am -rampage begins... 12/15 - 1030am - Obama's advance team scouts photo-op locations.)
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To: Kaslin
Well her sign was in French. She was holding it to the camera and had no clue they were coming at her because she was looking at the camera also. I'm sure she will be quickly recognized by someone. Whether that someone, or someones notify authorities may be a different story. Best she turn herself in though.

Stupid and tragic, though I'm sure she didn't intend for that outcome to happen.

38 posted on 06/27/2021 3:08:53 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: PghBaldy

I get that the Tour de France is a big deal. I don’t get why spectators are allowed to be so close to the racers. Unless spectator stunts and pileups are part of the allure.


39 posted on 06/27/2021 3:09:35 PM PDT by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: Secret Agent Man

‘Because vagina card...’

if she’s any good looking the authorities will end up apologizing to her for her inconvenience...

must be nice...


40 posted on 06/27/2021 3:12:40 PM PDT by IrishBrigade
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