[Charles Martel]

And the report concluded that the outbreak was probably caused by Campylobacter, spread to the cyclists by mud which was contaminated with sheep faeces.

Yep, via the frame-mounted water bottles (per the report). It wasn't so much the mud that got 'em, but the water spray off the tires (er, sorry - tyres).

I'll bet fenders and Camelbaks are all the rage next year.

[wastedyears]

I use a Camelbak when I ride, but no fenders.