Which cyclist crashed with a spectator on Alpe d'Huez during the 1999 Tour de France, but still managed to win the stage?

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Which cyclist crashed with a spectator on Alpe d'Huez during the 1999 Tour de France, but still managed to win the stage?

Giuseppe Guerini

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Giuseppe Guerini (born 1970) is an Italian former professional cyclist. In 1997 and 1998 he placed third in Giro d'Italia. He is particularly well known for his crash with a spectator during Tour de France 1999. Leading the 10th stage, a spectator wanted to take a photo and crashed with the rider just before the finishing line. Despite him falling off his bike, he got back on, and won the stage. Six years later, in Tour de France 2005, he won another stage victory.

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