Froome loses the Tour after a serious fall in the Dauphiné
The British cyclist suffers an open fracture of the femur and will be "a long time without competition", according to Brailsford, manager of his team
As reported by newspaper.com Chris Froome will miss the next edition of the Tour, which begins the July 6 in Brussels, after suffering a serious fall this Wednesday while he recognized the course of the Critérium Dauphiné time trial.
Dave Brailsford, manager of Ineos (current name of the late Sky), has commented to various special envoys to the race that his leader will spend "a long time" without competing.
Froome hit a wall at high speed in a landing zone and suffered an open femur fracture. Likewise, France Presse also claims that the four-time Tour winner may have other major injuries, especially to an elbow.
The runner was evacuated by helicopter to a hospital in Saint Etienne, where Froome's wife is traveling to be with her husband, as explained from the cyclist's official Twitter account. Brailsford was the first to confirm the safe discharge of his leader for the Tour, where he was aiming for a fifth victory.
He has won the 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions. He was also second in 2012 and third last year, an edition won by his teammate Geraint Thomas, who will wear the number one number of the event.
Chris is on his way to hospital after a high speed crash during the route recon earlier this afternoon, injuries are yet to be confirmed. I am awaiting information and transport to get to where he is and as soon as we have any information we will update you - MF
- Chris Froome (@chrisfroome) June 12th, 2019
Apparently, Froome was at kilometer 11 of the time trial, just as the only slope of the stage ended. He was riding the bike against the clock and a very strong gust of wind has thrown him off balance and he hit a wall.
Initially he was evacuated from the accident site by an ambulance from the fire department, the body of assistance that usually covers traffic emergencies in France.
“Very serious accident”
“Everything happened in a downward part, at great speed. It has hit a wall, it is an important blow. The ambulance quickly intervened and treated him until a helicopter arrived to take him to Saint-Eteinne," Brailsford told French public television.
“It is a very serious accident. It is clear that he will not be able to start the Tour, this injury needs a fairly long healing time ”, added the manager of the cycling team.
There are no previous results.
