Tour de France organisers ASO requested that spectators respect riders by not using smoke bombs and flares. With incidents of riders racing through smoke during stage 2, the presence of flares has become common but unwanted in races. Past events include a smoke bomb thrown into the peloton in 2018 and climate protests in 2022. Organisers continue to ask fans to stop running alongside riders, emphasizing that safety measures are necessary for all involved in the event.
Tour de France organisers ASO have asked spectators to respect the riders by refraining from using smoke bombs and flares during the race. Despite repeated requests, the usage of these pyrotechnics has been a recurring issue, especially on climbs. Fans are also urged not to run alongside the riders for their safety.
The closing climb of stage 2 featured dramatic scenes as riders battled through thick smoke from flares, which have become an increasingly common presence at cycling races. Organisers have struggled to limit their usage, despite the risks they pose to both spectators and cyclists alike.
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