Watch: Peter Sagan nearly taken out by dog walker strolling across Tirreno time trial course

Slovak managed to take evasive action to avoid hapless spectator.

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If anyone had money on Peter Sagan winning the final time trial stage of Tirreno-Adriatico, then we're sorry but your bet has just been ruined by an Italian dog walker.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.