The Giro D'Italia is arguably the second biggest event in cycling, so you'd expect them to have some decent security, but one enthusiastic spectator somehow managed to drag his fixie bike onto the course and join in.
Sadly, he wasn't very good at racing and caused dozens of riders to fall off their bikes almost straight away. The multi-bike pile up happened during Stage Two of the Italian race.
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Rated: Best Cycling Apps
Strava(01 of10)
Widely considered the must-have cycling app, Strava lets you track your rides on your smartphone and then analyses your performance. Those who appreciate the social aspect of cycling will like that you can compare, compete and encourage other athletes. This app is also great for runners.Strava app, available for iOS or Android. Free on iTunes and Google Play (credit:Strava, Inc.)
First Aid For Cyclists(02 of10)
Every cyclist knows that safety on the roads comes first. This app from St John Ambulance aims to equip cyclists with first aid skills to deal with the most common cycling injuries, like bleeding, cuts and grazes, head injuries and bone and muscle injuries.First Aid for Cyclists app from St John Ambulance, available for iOS and Android. Free on iTunes and Google Play (credit:St. John Ambulance)
Size My Bike(03 of10)
Ideal for urban cyclists and mountain bikers alike, Size My Bike is a bike-fitting app that aims to optimise your performance by improving your positioning, using six body measurements. Size My Bike app, available for iOS and Android. Available for $4.99 from iTunes and £3.77 from Google Play. (credit:Size My Bike)
Fill That Hole(04 of10)
Let potholes be a thing of your cycling past with Fill That Hole, a clever app from national cycling charity CTC. It allows you to report road defects to the highway authority as soon as you spot them.Fill That Hole app from the CTC, available for iOS and Android. Free on iTunes and Google Play. (credit:CTC)
Bike Doctor(05 of10)
There's nothing more satisfying than repairing your bike yourself, and now that fantasy can be a reality with this easy-to-use maintenance guide. Just tap on the part of the bike with an issue, follow the instructions and you'll be back in the saddle in no time.Bike Doctor app by London Cyclist, available on iOS and Android. Available for $4.99 from iTunes and £1.79 from Google Play. (credit:Flickr Andikam)
Map My Ride(06 of10)
This popular GPS-based cycling app lets you map your route and also records your distance, speed and elevation. It also allows you to log your food intake, heart rate, sleep, weight and more for a comprehensive overview of your activity levels. There's also a sharing component.Map My Ride, available on iOS and Android. Free on iTunes and Google Play (credit:Map My Fitness)
Weather Underground(07 of10)
Prepare for any weather condition with the handy Wunderground app, which provides accurate weather reports around the globe as well as interactive radar, satellite maps and severe weather alerts.Weather Underground app, available for iOS and Android. Free on iTunes and Google Play. (credit:Weather Underground)
Cyclemeter(08 of10)
Put the pedal to the metal with this comprehensive cycling app. Cyclemeter uses the GPS features of your phone to plot your bike journey and measure everything from your speed and distance to calories burned, splits, intervals, zones and much more. The stats, maps and graphs will track your progress - and let you unleash your inner Chris Hoy.Cyclemeter app from Abvio, Inc, available for iOS. Free (pay for upgrade to Elite version) on iTunes (credit:Abvio, Inc.)
CycleStreets(09 of10)
Recommended by cycling charity Sustrans, CycleStreets allows you to plan bike routes across the UK. With four routing modes to suit your cycling expertise, the app also flags London Cycle Hire points with live data and features a Photomap so you can report infrastructure issues.CycleStreets app, available for iOS and Android. Free on iTunes and Google Play. (credit:CycleStreets)
Bike Gear Calculator(10 of10)
A must for the biking enthusiast, Bike Gear Calculator lets you geek out with your bike, allowing you to determine your gear ratio, gain ratio, speed and pedal rotations and more to optimise your cycling experience. Bike Gear Calculator app from MatixSoft Inc., available for iOS and Android. Available for £0.79 from iTunes and free on Google Play (credit:MatixSoft Inc.)