Watch: Tiny horse joins Tour of Poland peloton but struggles to keep up after nearly falling on bend

Pony gets dropped as it can't quite hack the pace

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Cyclists and horses don't normally mix too well, but an escaped pony managed to safely navigate its way through peloton after getting into the road at the Tour of Poland.

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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.