Even aggressive roadside fans could not stop Tadej Pogačar from winning at the European Championships road race on Sunday, with the Slovenian deciding that attack was the best form of defence after the Belgian and French teams tried to isolate him with 80km to go.
The Rhone Valley climbs in southeast France were packed with largely well-behaved fans, but some were aggressive towards Pogačar and even seemed to find it fun to slap stickers on his back, not understanding the need to respect the riders and prioritise their safety.
