Flood in the final sprint

[Keith A]

Saw this today and thought I'd share it. Pretty crazy racing conditions.
https://cyclingmagazine.ca/sections/...es-causes-big-
crashes-in-final-sprint/

[fignon's barber]

Excellent course marshalling. The organizers and sponsors should be proud.

[d_douglas]

That looks horrifying at break neck speed. Fun at cruising speed.

[m_sasso]

[Black Dog]

The riders just plowed into the water....surprised no one even tried to slow or move.

[reuben]

Originally Posted by Black Dog

The riders just plowed into the water....surprised no one even tried to slow or move.

Well, the prime was a Paceline stem cap.

[Black Dog]

Originally Posted by reuben

Well, the prime was a Paceline stem cap.

Then in that case "Damn the Torpedos!!!"

I have a paceline stem cap and would ride through hell and back for it.

[Toeclips]

Wow a dislodged sewer lid could ruin your day

[Malinois]

That’s the definition of breakneck speed.

[tctyres]

Originally Posted by fignon's barber

Excellent course marshalling. The organizers and sponsors should be proud.

+1 They could have at least cleared the curbside drains.

The journalist blames the cyclists. They signed up for a clear course, and it's common for a race to be held in rain even at the amateur level. It's up to the organizers to make sure the course is clear of obstacles or at least have a marshal at the hazard with a whistle.