http://sg.news.yahoo.com/cna/20090322/tap-986-metal-tacks-scattered-road-sabot-231650b.html
SINGAPORE: A sabotage attempt marred the Aviva Ironman Singapore
triathlon on Sunday.ADVERTISEMENT
While the cycling leg of the race was going on, some metal tacks
were scattered on the road near the Keppel Flyover.
One witness told Channel NewsAsia about 30 to 40 participants had
their bike tyres punctured by the tacks and had to drop out of the
triathlon as a result.
In response to media queries, event organiser Hi—Tri said it
cleared up the metal tacks immediately after being told of the
incident.
It said few competitors were affected as the incident occurred near
the end of the bike race.
Race director Graeme Hannan said it was a deliberate sabotage
attempt and it was a shame that such mischief—makers have marred an
otherwise great race
some people have lots of $$$ to go and buy metal tacks