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Colombian cyclist crashes into support car on Alpe d'Huez, withdraws from race
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Slovenia /Sports

Colombian cyclist crashes into support car on Alpe d'Huez, withdraws from race

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Colombian cyclist Einer Rubio crashed into a support vehicle of the UAE Emirates team on Alpe d'Huez during a cycling race.
  • Rubio sustained injuries, hitting his face on the car's rear window, and was taken to a medical vehicle, with his condition currently unknown.
  • The crash occurred amidst a large, disruptive crowd that made passage difficult for vehicles, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.

Colombian cyclist Einer Rubio crashed heavily into a UAE Emirates support car on the iconic Alpe d'Huez climb, forcing him out of the race and requiring medical attention. The incident happened as Rubio was in contention for a top-five finish in the stage.

Tobias Halland Johannessen, a Norwegian rider who was also near the front, witnessed the crash. "I saw Rubio hit the UAE Emirates team car. It didn't look good," Johannessen told Norwegian media. "I think he hit the glass with his face. I hope he is okay."

I saw Rubio hit the UAE Emirates team car. It didn't look good. I think he hit the glass with his face. I hope he is okay.

โ€” Tobias Halland JohannessenThe Norwegian rider described witnessing the crash involving Einer Rubio.

The crash occurred on a section of the course crowded by a "crazy crowd" that at times completely blocked the road, making passage difficult for vehicles. While cyclists could navigate through, cars faced significant challenges. Rubio's team, Movistar, has not yet released details on his condition, but the impact with the car's rear window suggests a potentially serious injury.

Despite the unfortunate incident involving Rubio, Johannessen described the race atmosphere as incredible. "It was one of the craziest things I've ever experienced. The crowd of fans was amazing. It was a really wild experience," he said.

It was one of the craziest things I've ever experienced. The crowd of fans was amazing. It was a really wild experience.

โ€” Tobias Halland JohannessenThe Norwegian rider commented on the intense atmosphere during the race.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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