Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw cap at Mathieu van der Poel offered deal to avoid prosecution, must participate in rider safety campaign

Paris-Roubaix spectator who threw cap at Mathieu van der Poel offered deal to avoid prosecution, must participate in rider safety campaign

The final condition would involve the woman stepping into the spotlight and being part of a UNCP safety campaign that would be made to educate other cycling fans and race spectators. The UNCP was backed by the CPA riders' union who promised"action" would be taken against the spectator who made headlines with her cap-throwing actions as the Dutch rider thundered over the cobbles at 48km/h , risking causing a crash or mechanical had it got trapped in his wheels or drivetrain.

"We have been organising that day for 16 years," said Olivier Orlans of Eventor, the company that runs the corporate hospitality."When we saw the images, we did not think the woman was part of our party. She didn't have a badge to get in and out of our tent. But we did investigate and asked all our customers if they knew the lady in question.

According to the Belgian newspaper, the spectator – from Flanders and a regular Paris-Roubaix roadside fan – denied the cap was thrown"consciously". World champion Van der Poel has long been the target of roadside antagonism, with reports of spectators booing and throwing beer at him throughout this year's spring classics season.

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