2023-07-22 22:15:03
The descent of the Petit Ballon did some damage. While David Gaudu crashed in a bend and injured his right thigh before hitting the road again, Victor Lafay also fell. In the middle of the descent, he lost control of his bike and found himself on the ground. The Frenchman, winner of the second stage in San Sebastián, recovered himself but was probably the victim of a concussion.
His whole body was bruised. His right arm, left shoulder and nose were bloody. However, he did not lose consciousness and was able to get up on his own to get into the ambulance. He was transported to Colmar for treatment. He was already in pain at the end of the Tour de France following knee pain after a first fall.
It’s another difficult day for Cofidis, which has already lost Anthony Perez and Simon Geschke during the 18th stage on Thursday. Alexis Renard had not started the previous stage.
The Tour de France of the northern formation is still successful with two stage victories. The unfortunate of the day had struck first during the 2nd stage, resisting the sprinters after leaving in the last kilometer. Ion Izagirre also won a stage, the 12th, solo.
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