German Cyclist Florian Lipowitz Crashes Out of Tour de France with Broken Collarbone
Florian Lipowitz, a 25-year-old German podium contender, crashed heavily during Stage 16 of the Tour de France, an individual time trial from Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains. He lost control on a right-hand turn, slammed his shoulder into the curb, and suffered a broken collarbone, ending his race. Lipowitz underwent successful surgery at a Lake Geneva clinic and is recovering. His Red Bull teammate Remco Evenepoel won the stage, while overall leader Tadej Pogacar nearly crashed at the same corner.
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Florian Lipowitz recovering after collarbone surgery following Tour de France crash
Florian Lipowitz, a 25-year-old German cyclist for Red Bull, underwent surgery on Tuesday evening for a broken collarbone sustained during a crash in the Tour de France time trial. Team boss Ralph Denk reported that Lipowitz is recovering well, joking about his descent times, and has no other serious injuries beyond skin abrasions. The crash occurred when Lipowitz was pushing to beat French talent Paul Seixas for third place. Denk questioned the safety of the course, noting the padding placement on the sidewalk and limited training time. The team is offering mental support through its Mental Performance department. Lipowitz's family and girlfriend, cyclist Antonia Weeger, are with him in the hospital.
Florian Lipowitz recovering well after Tour de France crash surgery, team boss says
Florian Lipowitz, 25, is recovering well after undergoing surgery for a broken collarbone sustained in a crash during the Tour de France individual time trial on Tuesday. Red Bull team boss Ralph Denk reported that Lipowitz was already joking with the team, including about his descent times being faster than rival Paul Seixas. The surgery was performed Tuesday evening at a clinic on Lake Geneva. Denk praised the medical team and noted Lipowitz has no other serious injuries beyond skin abrasions. The team is providing mental support through its Mental Performance department. Denk also questioned whether the crash site was adequately secured, suggesting padding placement on the sidewalk could be improved. Lipowitz's family and girlfriend, cyclist Antonia Weeger, are with him in the hospital.
Florian Lipowitz Crashes Out of Tour de France with Broken Collarbone
German cyclist Florian Lipowitz (25) suffered a severe crash during Stage 16 of the Tour de France, an individual time trial from Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains. Lipowitz lost control in a right-hand turn, slid across the road, and slammed his shoulder against the curb, resulting in a broken collarbone that forced him to abandon the race. He was taken to a clinic on Lake Geneva for surgery and will fly home to Austria. The crash occurred while Lipowitz was performing well, gaining time on rivals for third place overall. His team boss Ralph Denk expressed disappointment, noting the loss impacts both podium chances and team morale. The stage was won by Lipowitz's Red Bull teammate Remco Evenepoel, who called it a 'bittersweet victory.' Overall leader Tadej Pogacar also expressed concern, saying he nearly crashed at the same corner due to organization cars blocking his view.
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Team Boss Denk: Lipowitz's Crash 'Way Too Fast' Ends Tour de France Podium Hopes
Florian Lipowitz, the 25-year-old German Tour de France podium contender, suffered a broken collarbone in a crash during Stage 16's individual time trial, ending his race. Team boss Ralph Denk described the crash as 'way too fast,' noting Lipowitz was riding at the limit when his front wheel slipped in a right-hand curve about 8 km from the finish. The accident occurred despite Lipowitz showing excellent performance, trailing only Evenepoel and Pogacar in pace. Denk called it a racing accident with no other fault. Lipowitz faces 3-6 weeks recovery, likely missing the Vuelta and possibly the World Championships. The Red Bull team now focuses on Remco Evenepoel, who is second overall behind Pogacar. Denk acknowledged Evenepoel has no chance man-to-man against Pogacar but will fight to hold the podium position.
Florian Lipowitz Crashes Heavily, Tour de France Ends for German Hope
German cyclist Florian Lipowitz, last year's third-place finisher, crashed heavily during the 16th stage individual time trial of the Tour de France from Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains, forcing him to abandon the race due to injury. The stage was won by his Red Bull teammate and co-captain, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium, who dominated the time trial, finishing 28 seconds ahead of overall leader Tadej Pogacar. The crash dashes Germany's hopes for a strong Tour finish, as Lipowitz was considered a top contender. The article, published by Die Welt on July 21, 2026, reports the incident as a dramatic turn in the race.
Shoulder against the curb: Lipowitz out after horror crash at Tour de France
German cyclist Florian Lipowitz (25) suffered a severe crash during the individual time trial at the Tour de France, forcing him to abandon the race. The accident occurred on a right-hand turn in the stage from Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains, where Lipowitz was carried too wide, slid off, and slammed his shoulder into the curb. This marks the second major exit of a top rider in the race, following the crash of overall second-place Jonas Vingegaard (29) on Sunday. Lipowitz had been performing well, gaining time in the overall standings against rivals Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas before the crash ended his race. The article, published by Bild Sport, promises further updates shortly.