Slovenian cyclist reveals consequences of severe crash; helmet saved him (PHOTO)

Slovenian cyclist Gal Glivar suffered a severe crash before the start of a stage in the Tour of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, narrowly avoiding serious injury thanks to his helmet. Glivar, riding for Alpecin Premier-Tech, shared a photo on social media showing his heavily damaged and slightly bloodied helmet, with a caption thanking 'Abus,' the helmet manufacturer.

Glivar had been in good form during the race, participating in a significant breakaway on the previous day's stage and collecting points on mountain climbs. The extent of his injuries is not yet known, but the helmet's protection was crucial. His participation in the upcoming Slovenian national championship in Gabrje is uncertain due to the crash.

Before this incident, Glivar had shown promising performances, including a fourth-place finish on a challenging stage of the Tour of the Basque Country earlier in the season. He also had a strong start to the season in Australia. Jan Tratnik has confirmed his participation in the national time trial, where he is considered a favorite.

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