Peter Sagan narrowly avoids crash in Tirreno-Adriatico TT (video)

Sagan almost came a cropper on a corner during the short opening time trial of Tirreno-Adriatico, while a cat nearly got involved as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhvE34zmStk

Now we all know Peter Sagan's a good bike handler (see, exhibit A and exhibit B), but it's not the same as doing a wheelie on a training ride as it is when your in the full flow of an intense time trial.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.

An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).