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The leading man, Spain's three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador (C) punches a fan dressed up as a doctor as he climbs Alpe d'Huez in the109,5 km and nineteenth stage of the 2011 Tour de France cycling race run between Modane Valfrejus and Alpe d'Huez ski resort, southeastern France, on July 22.

Cycling fan gets a little too close to the action

By Rich Shulman

I've always wondered how the cyclists in the Tour de France put up with the obnoxious fans running along the road during the grueling mountain climbs. I thought it's just part of the sport, until last Friday. Somehow, we missed this amazing moment in PhotoBlog TDF posts and the Week in Sports Pictures.

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Comment author avatarHank M

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I guess MSNBC doesnt have editors.

    Reply#1 - Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:18 PM EDT
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    Comment author avatarsunpigs

    I, too, have wanted to see some of those obnoxious idiots along the race course tossed off the side! How the riders manage to get through some of the masses is a testament to their riding skills! Good punch, Contador!

      Reply#3 - Wed Jul 27, 2011 9:11 AM EDT
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