📝 Update on Primož Roglič following crash at @ehitzulia: Initial examinations indicate that @rogla suffered superficial wounds on his right side, contusions and bruising. A roadside assessment excluded concussion. A follow-up examination will be done at the hotel soon.
Roglic, Ayuso, and McNulty escape serious injury after crashes in the Basque Country, Kämna not in life-threatening condition after training accident
CyclingWednesday, 03 April 2024 at 14:00
Lennard Kämna was involved in a traffic accident during training in Tenerife on Wednesday, reports BORA-hansgrohe. The German team, in a brief statement, could not provide much detail, other than the fact that the 27-year-old rider was taken to the hospital for examination. The news about Kämna emerged just minutes after the finish of the third stage in the Tour of the Basque Country, where race leader Primoz Roglic also crashed hard.
Roglic managed to finish the stage, albeit with considerable injuries to his right side. According to an update posted by the German WorldTour team on X, early medical evaluations showed the GC contender had suffered superficial injuries on his right side, along with bruises and contusions. Thankfully, a concussion was ruled out after an on-the-spot assessment. A more thorough follow-up is slated to happen soon at the hotel.
Kämna, who was set to lead in the Giro d'Italia, underwent further examination in the hospital. "Lennard is okay, he can move everything. But there was a significant impact. Fortunately, he is not in life-threatening condition," BORA-hansgrohe director Ralph Denk told BILD. "The accident apparently wasn't his fault. He collided with a car. According to my information, it happened while turning. More information will follow on Thursday, after discussions with the police about both Kämna's health status and the circumstances of the accident."
Damage is minor for UAE Boys Ayuso and McNulty
In the same race, but during a different crash, UAE Team Emirates' top talent Juan Ayuso was the main victim. Fortunately, the Spaniard managed to finish the stage, though he appeared significantly battered. Further examination revealed that the damage was fortunately minimal for the Catalan. "Just some superficial abrasions on his left arm and bruises on his hip. No other significant injuries and no concussion," stated his team in a communiqué directed at the cycling press.
UAE rider Brandon McNulty also took a fall in the Basque Country. But, like Ayuso, the damage for the American seemed minor. "Only superficial abrasions," reported the team in the same message.
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- 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