Accidental result of stage 5 of the 61st edition of the Tour of the Basque Country due to a strong fall that was recorded more than 60 kilometers from the finish line and in which the Australian cyclist was involved Lucas Hamilton (Team Bike Exchange-Jayco).
hamilton He was part of the day’s escape along with Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates), Carlos Rodríguez (INEOS Grenadiers) and Kenny Elissonde (Trek Segafredo), however, on the descent of Gontzagariaga, a third category mountain pass, he lost control of the bicycle, went off the road, collided with the security fences and went down a ravine.
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Upon colliding with the fences that limit the road, the Australian cyclist took a turn on his own body and ended up in a ravine. Initially, the runner sat on a green area, but with notable signs of pain.
hamilton He received assistance from the race officials, although it was reported that he had injuries to one of his arms.
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