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Pidcock out of Volta a Catalunya after 'horror' crash

Pidcock out of Volta a Catalunya after 'horror' crash

Summary

British cyclist Tom Pidcock withdrew from the Volta a Catalunya after crashing in the fifth stage. The crash resulted in injuries likely involving bone and ligament damage to his knee and wrist, leading his team to decide he should not continue in the race.

Key Facts

  • Tom Pidcock is a British cyclist.
  • He crashed during the Volta a Catalunya race.
  • The crash happened on the fifth stage of the race.
  • He went off the road and fell into a ravine.
  • Pidcock finished the stage but was over 29 minutes behind the winner.
  • Medical checks showed possible bone and ligament injuries.
  • The injuries affected his right knee and wrist.
  • Pidcock's team decided to withdraw him from the race.
  • He recently won the Milano-Torino race and competed closely in the Milan-San Remo.

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