A junior cycling race in Germany was disrupted Sunday when a mobility scooter entered the course and caused a chain-reaction crash involving multiple competitors, according to video captured by spectators, as reported by the New York Post.

More than 100 cyclists from several European countries were participating in the Saarland Trofeo Juniors race when the incident occurred.

The event, held in the Saarland region of Germany, attracts young riders competing for top finishes and international recognition.

As cyclists traveled along a section of the course lined with spectators, an elderly woman operating a mobility scooter moved into the race route, creating an unexpected obstacle for the approaching riders.

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Video shared on social media shows the scooter gradually entering the roadway from an area where spectators were gathered.

One cyclist was able to avoid a collision by steering around the front of the scooter. However, a rider immediately behind him was unable to react in time.

The cyclist struck the scooter and was launched from his bicycle, with the impact causing additional riders to lose control.

Footage of the incident shows several competitors crashing onto the roadway as the collision spread through the tightly packed group.

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At least five cyclists were involved in the incident, according to reports and video from the scene.

One of the riders caught up in the crash was Dutch cyclist Paul Vriesman. After the race, Vriesman addressed the incident on social media, describing it as “a very nasty looking crash” while noting that he “got away with it relatively well.”

The rider said he struggled to understand how the situation unfolded during a major cycling event.

Vriesman wrote that he was “lost for words on how something like this can happen.”

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He added, “So much hard work and yet another setback.”

According to reports, Vriesman had previously been involved in another significant crash earlier in the racing season.

Despite the dramatic scenes captured on video, reports indicated that all cyclists involved in the crash escaped without serious injuries.

The incident quickly gained attention online after cycling commentator Los Brolin shared footage and commented on the dangers posed when spectators enter or approach active race routes.

“Even a small step onto the road can have serious consequences at these speeds. This was not even the first incident of this kind during the race. Junior racing is already dangerous enough without spectators making it even more dangerous,” Brolin wrote on social media.

The crash did not prevent the race from producing official results.

Sindre Orholm-Lønseth of Norway finished in first place. Splinter Van’t Hoff of the Netherlands secured second place, while Elias Wändel of Germany completed the podium in third.

The incident also drew comparisons to one of cycling’s most well-known spectator-related crashes during the 2021 Tour de France.

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In that race, a French woman stepped into the path of riders while holding a sign reading “Go! Gran, Grandad” in both French and German. German cyclist Tony Martin struck the sign, setting off a large crash involving numerous riders.

The woman later left the scene but surrendered to police four days afterward. Tour de France organizers eventually decided not to pursue legal action against her.

Sunday’s crash in Germany has renewed attention on spectator safety and course security at cycling events, particularly in junior competitions where large groups of riders often travel at high speeds through crowded viewing areas.

Organizers and commentators continue to emphasize the importance of keeping race routes clear to avoid incidents that can endanger competitors and spectators alike.

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