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Tour de France Safety Net Praised After Sepp Kuss Mountain Crash

American rider Sepp Kuss escaped serious injury during stage 20 of the Tour de France after crashing on a fast descent, with safety netting placed along the route preventing what could have been a catastrophic fall.

Race organisers were praised for "saving the life" of the Visma-Lease a Bike rider, with the strategically positioned netting stopping Kuss from plunging off the mountain after losing control while leading the stage.

The incident has drawn widespread attention to roadside safety measures at major cycling events, with many crediting the Tour's organisers for their foresight in placing protective barriers at the location of the crash.

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