Valentin Ferron clings to the bridge so as not to fall. /
The massive fall occurred 22 km from the finish line in the second stage of the Étoile de Bessèges, forcing the race management to stop the race immediately
Going through a narrowing has been the cause of a multiple crash that almost did not end in tragedy in the second stage of the Étoile de Bessèges. With 22 kilometers to go to the finish line, located in Aubais, several cyclists were involved in an accident that ended with the Frenchman Valentin Ferron (TotalEnergies) clinging to a bridge while the abyss loomed at his feet.
???? Terrible image! The French Valentin Ferron, hanging from a bridge due to the pile that was formed by a fall in the 2nd stage of the Étoile de Bessèges https://t.co/6aQCPR8pQx
Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) February 2, 2023
The image that illustrates this news speaks for itself. As dozens of runners try to get to their feet and resume their march, few seem to realize the seriousness of the situation. The direction of the French tour took action on the matter and despite not having had to regret any injuries, it was decided to finish the stage with a neutralized end of the race.
Therefore, as there is no winner, the general classification remains the same as after the first day, with Arnaud de Lie (Lotto) as the leader. The race resumes tomorrow with a stage that has both the start and the finish line located in the town of Besseges. The five-day competition takes place in the south of France.