The French authorities have launched an investigation into to the overzealous fan who caused a huge crash during the first stage of the Tour de France on Saturday (26 Jun)
A female spectator on the side of the road had stepped in front of the racing pack holding a cardboard sign, appearing to display a message for the television cameras which ended up hitting the German cyclist Tony Martin followed by the disastrous pile up of the riders behind him.
Speaking to the CNN a spokesperson for Amaury Sports Organization, the Tour de France organizer, confirmed the company had made a complaint to the authorities.
