Il Tour de France It hasn’t even started and the first accident has already occurred. The departure of Big loopthis year at Firenze, records one of the biggest nightmares for cyclists, that of an accident that can put them out of the race. It’s bad luck that the accident didn’t even happen during the race.
Jan Hirt, the fall before the start
First stage of Tour de France starting from Florencethe Tuscan capital is celebrating to see the start of the biggest stage race but before the start of the competition some fans managed to get to the area near the buses of the teams participating in the stage race. An area forbidden to fans and their presence created a situation of chaos with many people who found themselves near the runners who were heading towards the starting point of the stage. The one who paid the price was Jan HirtThe Czech rider from Soudal-Quickstep found a spectator’s backpack stuck in the wheels of his bicycle, he lost control and ended up hitting the ground face first.
A very strong blow for the cyclist who bled from the nose and mouth and has led to the breaking of three teeth. The paramedics immediately treated the cyclist while some of the organization’s staff began searching for pieces of the teeth to allow the doctors to treat the blind man.
Anger against the organizers
As mentioned, falls represent one of the great nightmares of cyclists, especially in the first stages of a stage race. And an accident that happens away from the race is even less acceptable. Because of this Patrick Lefrevreresponsible for Soudal-Quicksteplashed out against the organization: “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”.
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