Ebras had to abandon Tour de France, Wiebes wins second stage in a row

Estonian cycling champion Elisabeth Ebras has been forced to abandon the Tour de France Femmes due to a persistent injury. The Lotto Intermarche Ladies rider had to pull out of the race after experiencing significant pain in her left leg, which made it impossible for her to continue competing effectively.

"I had to withdraw because my left leg was hurting a lot and I basically couldn't pedal at all anymore," Ebras expressed her disappointment. The Estonian cyclist believes the current issue might stem from an earlier injury, suggesting a pattern of compensation affecting her body.

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Pidin katkestama, kuna vasak jalg andis väga tunda ja ma ei saanud põhimõtteliselt enam üldse vajutada.

"Probably at the beginning of the year, I compensated so much with my left side for my injured shoulder that this side has become overworked," Ebras explained. This self-diagnosis points to a potential overuse injury, where compensating for one ailment leads to strain in another part of the body.

The Tour de France Femmes continues, with the second stage, a 147.9-kilometer route, decided by a group sprint. Lorena Wiebes of the Netherlands claimed victory, followed by Elisa Balsamo of Italy and Marianne Vos of the Netherlands. Wiebes maintains the overall lead in the general classification. However, for Ebras, the prestigious French race ended prematurely due to health concerns, preventing her from showcasing her abilities on the upcoming stages.

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Arvatavasti kompenseerisin aasta alguses vasaku poolega nii palju oma haiget õlga, et see pool on nii üle töötanud.