pieces of teeth on the street

In cycling, and also at Tour de France, falls are the order of the day. Unfortunately, the 2024 Grand Boucle also began under the sign of a curious accident not linked to the actual race. To bear the consequences Jan Hirtwho ended up face down in Florence, also breaking some teeth. A situation that also brought criticism to the organizers.

What happened to Hirt at the Tour de France, chaos in Florence

The episode in question occurred in the Tuscan capital, on the occasion of the start of the Tour. Unfortunately, before the start of the opening stage of the prestigious competition, some fans found themselves walking in an area that should have been off limits to them, or the one close to the buses. It is difficult to explain the reason for this error and the responsibilities for it, which brought the supporters into contact with the cyclists.

Jan Hirt breaks three teeth, aided before departure

In the confusion, Jan Hirt of Soudal-QuickStep came out the worst. The Czech cyclist, teammate of Remco Evenepoel, got stuck in a fan’s backpack. In a few seconds, the poor athlete found himself hitting the handlebars, ending up face down on the ground. A very strong blow, with Hirt bleeding from his nose and mouth. Upon the arrival of the team doctor for initial treatment, It was also highlighted that three teeth had broken for the cyclist, who was visibly angry as well as in pain. While the paramedics were treating Jan, the workers began looking for pieces of the broken teeth, to then try to put the doctors in a position to attempt a restoration.

Patrick Lefevere, the manager who leads Hirt’s team, was outraged and angry by the incident and exploded on social media, posting the image of his athlete. These are his words: “There are 100 rules for teams, but a man with a backpack caused Jan Hirt’s fall. Three broken teeth. The organization has no control.”