It was never likely the UCI World Championships elite men's road race would pass without incident.
An unprecedented city centre circuit finale with twists and turns so volatile riders suggested it was designed by a drunkard.
It was certainly a unique take on an elite road race route and mightn't have been a favourite amongst the athletes but it certainly added to the excitement for those lining the streets thirty deep in Glasgow.
For all the time it was refreshing to see another sport claim centre stage in Glasgow, it was inevitable Scottish football would creep into the conversation.
Sure, Scotland's favourite sport doesn't boast the elite names of Wout van Aert or Tadej Pogacar in the respective sport, but similar to the relentless nature of the circuit, the cinch has undeniable drama amongst the, often unfair, criticism.
To be fair to this columnist, desperately attempting to avoid falling into the trap of a metaphor as tired as those pedalling their way around a 271km race, it was BBC commentator Ned Boulting who raised the issue of Scottish football during coverage of the energy-sapping endurance event.
"Abandon sentence," he joked as he worriedly offered an explanation after recounting Rangers' defeat and Celtic's opening day win in the Scottish Premiership season.
Boulding needn't worry, he hadn't been mistaken and he would surely have been forgiven regardless after masterfully filling an hour-long delay to the race after eco protesters halted the race by blocking the route.
And the experienced broadcaster would be also be forgiven for overlooking the obvious parallels his commentary provided into the Scottish Premiership title race and wider season as a whole as he vividly described the action throughout Glasgow's streets.
Once you fall behind it becomes incredibly difficult to come back into contention; it's a race where even the most unfortunate setback at an inopportune time could end your hopes; things have started at a blistering pace despite the seemingly neverending path to the finish line. Each and every statement was equally applicable to Scottish football as the race of the day.
There has already been enough of a narrative set that neither Celtic nor Rangers can afford to fall significantly behind the other in the league - especially not before the first derby meeting next month.
The title race in Scotland offers very little margin for error and is similar to the winding routes from Kelvingrove to George Square and in between, if you fall behind mounting a comeback is nigh-on impossible at times.
With that in mind, Michael Beale will have been in a cold sweat on Saturday evening after his side fell completely flat against a well-drilled and resolute Kilmarnock side on the opening day. And the Rangers boss didn't even have a puncture to blame.
Look across the city and Celtic made no such mistake with an - albeit shaky - victory over Ross County. It wasn't the glamorous and effortless performance Brendan Rodgers will have hoped for on his competitive return to Parkhead, but they got over the line.
Everyone knows three points is a minuscule gap, especially after just one game being played. However, as elite cyclists found in the UCI Cycling World Championships, things can quickly escalate and hopes of glory can quickly fade.
That's not to suggest the title race is over already, even if that has been suggested in some quarters, but merely just a timely reminder that one slip, one questionable VAR decision, one piece of sloppy defending and matters slowly disappear out of sight.
It's imperative now that Rangers rebound with an emphatic home victory over Livingston next weekend - after the midweek obstacle of a Champions League qualifier first-leg against Servette - or face the scenario of gearing up for a long, old season.
For Celtic, the first goal is mission accomplished with an early advantage secured. Now, it's about making sure to set the pace without mishap. Those at Parkhead will be conscious of Rangers in their slipstream but must equally ensure they don't blow their gifted lead or run out of juice with another 37 games - guaranteed to be full of drama - awaiting.
Further down the line, it was a wholly new experience to see those making up the Peloton receive ample coverage to those surging ahead in Glasgow this weekend. It's perhaps an unheard-of concept at times in Scotland with Celtic and Rangers the obvious main draws.
But just as the leaders received rapturous applause from onlookers packed at the notorious Montrose Street climb on Sunday, so too did those just as involved in the race albeit never threatening a podium spot. In fact, those ploughing through perhaps received further encouragement and interaction from the support.
It was just another lesson to be learned from the event, that there is just as much - and sometimes more - entertainment to be drawn from those outwith the frontrunners.
In Scotland, we are of course blessed with a fiercely contested title race but all too often our ultra-competitive and exciting battles for third, the top-six and to avoid relegation are overlooked.
Hosting a prestigious event such as the UCI Cycling World Championships was no sideshow - the hastily repaired potholes and touch-up works will tell you that.
There are plenty of lessons to be learned from the event for both individual clubs and our national sport as a whole.
All we can hope is that we'll be similarly treated to a sprint finish and not left reaching for the brakes.
