Cyclocross is never short on drama, and this season is no exception. From
Eli Iserbyt stomping on Ryan Kampās bike, to
a glass of beer thrown at Iserbyt on the Koppenberg, Lucinda Brand calling out Sara Casasola, and Alpecin-Deceuninck fuming over Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoalās tacticsānow weāve got a fan taking a hit to the face on live TV.
This all happened during the sand cyclo-cross race in Antwerp last Sunday. The race was still in its early stages, with
Laurens Sweeck leading and
Thibau Nys still feeling fresh.
Eli Iserbyt was approaching as well. However, a cheerful man on the right wasnāt paying attentionāhe was busy engaging with the TV cameras. He made a heart gesture with his hands and quickly paid the price for it.
Sweeck didnāt flinch and slammed the manās elbow hard into the barriers. The 'victim's' reaction appeared to be a loud "OUCH." Although, judging by his glassy-eyed look, he may not have been all there to begin with. For Sweeck, the incident had no consequences; he eventually made it to the podium behind an untouchable Iserbyt. As for the manās right arm, we donāt knowāand honestly, we donāt really care either.
Sweeck shoves cyclo-cross fan's elbow aside