Peter Sagan leads the front group before it split in the finale.
World Champion Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) said "these things happen" after images emerged of him body-checking a cyclist on the Kemmelberg climb in Sunday's Belgian classic Ghent-Wevelgem.
The rainbow jersey wearer collided with Maxime Vantomme (WB Veranclassic-Aqua Protect) on his left when reacting in the group behind Greg Van Avermaet's attack.
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Cycling's riders need more protection from mindless 'fans' at races to avoid another Mathieu van der Poel Paris-Roubaix bottle incidentCycling's authorities must do everything within their power to prevent spectators from assaulting riders
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Tadej Pogačar bags handful of Strava KOMs in Tour of Flanders onslaughtSlovenian tops the leaderboards on several verified segments but does not get flagged for efforts
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I rode every cobbled street in my city and punctured twice, but I still can't resist the rumble of the stonesForget smooth tarmac, it's cobble season
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Peter Sagan makes dance show debut, Remco Evenepoel reps Pizza Hut, and Lotte Claes is boss: Tweets of the weekGet your dancing shoes on, it's time for your weekly social media round-up
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Tweets of the week: Peter Sagan signs up for Strictly Come DancingHe's quick on a bike, but how good's his rumba?
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I knew I'd never make it as a pro but a good tailwind still makes me think I had a chanceTailwinds on rides growing up made me believe I was the next Bradley Wiggins. It's only when they went away that I realised I had a long way to go to become a Tour de France winner
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‘There's no point to race for 50th place’: Peter Sagan explains why he’s a cycling esports ambassador but won’t competeAs a MyWhoosh ambassador, Sagan admires the sport’s evolution, but does he have the watts to compete with today’s virtual cycling stars?
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Peter Sagan given suspended prison sentence for drink driving offenceThree-time road world champion also banned from driving for three months, on eve of Tour de France
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Tweets of the week: Cobbles, barbecues, and what on earth is curry ketchup?Strap in for our pre-Paris-Roubaix round-up of social media's finest
