Unfortunately, Aleks Vlasov will leave the Tour de France due to an ankle fracture. Heal up soon, Aleks 🙏🏻 #tdf2024
New shocking footage of Vlasov's wrecked bike after devastating crash and injury in Tour de France
CyclingTuesday, 09 July 2024 at 16:21
Aleksandr Vlasov will not be mounting his bike for the Tour de France on Tuesday. The climber from Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe suffered a broken ankle during his crash on Sunday, which, unsurprisingly, renders him unable to continue in the Tour.
Vlasov fell during the final phase of Sunday's gravel stage at an unnecessary moment. The eleventh-ranked rider in the GC wasn't paying attention, veered off the road, and ended up in the grass beside the road. He managed to complete the stage and even finished with the other classification riders in the peloton, without losing any time.
Afterwards, there was considerable concern about the footage that emerged of Vlasov, as he was visibly groggy and yet put back on his bike. With a bloody neck and elbow, he continued on, but it was the ankle that caused the most worry at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe.
Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe loses its shadow leader with Vlasov
Vlasov limped off his bike and underwent further examinations on Monday, which confirmed that he had sustained a fracture to his ankle. Therefore, continuing to ride is not an option, and thus Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe loses its shadow leader and most important support rider for team leader Primoz Roglic before reaching the real mountains.
The German team had already expressed dissatisfaction both before and after the stage around Troyes about incorporating gravel sections into the Tour de France, but it should be noted that Vlasov's crash occurred on an asphalt road.
Vlasov is the fourth withdrawal in this Tour de France, following Michele Gazzoli (Astana), Casper Pedersen (Soudal Quick-Step), and Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined with his ankle injury.
New footage emerges of Vlasov, concerns and disbelief at his wrecked bike
The Tour continues Tuesday with a flat stage, and in the lead-up to the start of the tenth stage, there is astonishment in the cycling world about the condition of Vlasov's bike. New images on X show how damaged the Russian's iron stallion was after the fall on Sunday. The entire frame of the bike broke off during the fall, which happened in the verge. Vlasov himself shared the photo on Instagram.
That was not all. The saddle was also missing, and the frame itself had large cracks. Is this then the result of a fall with a very light bike? This raises quite a few questions... "So this is the result of falling in the grass. Just imagine if this bike had made contact with asphalt," is one of the telling reactions on social media.
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024