This was a pure and simple racing incident. It was actually one of the few points of interest in an otherwise very boring race.

If de Angelis had been punished, the message sent to the peloton would have been that it is better to stay behind and not overtake because if you do something risky, you will be punished. What the Italian did was brave, it was a great maneuvre and it was a showcase of aggressive and attacking riding style. It's a shame most riders don't have this mentality, because correctness and cautiousness are slowly killing what was once one of the most enthusiastic and entertaining sports.