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Einer Rubio abandons Tour de France after crashing into UAE team car
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During Stage 19 of the 2026 Tour de France, finishing at Alpe d'Huez, Movistar rider Einer Rubio was forced to abandon the race after a violent crash. The incident occurred when a fan crossed the road in front of the UAE team car, forcing the driver to brake hard. Rubio, riding behind, crashed into the back of the car. The impact was severe, and the Colombian rider could not continue. The article criticizes the dangerous behavior of fans crowding the climb, a recurring issue at the Tour. A spectator video captured the crash.
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Incident caused by fans crossing the road
The Stage 19 of the 2026 Tour, finishing at the iconic Alpe d'Huez, once again delivered spectacle and fan support — but also highlighted the regrettable behavior of some spectators who packed the corners of the climb.
This phenomenon is not new, and today it led to the abandonment of Movistar's Einer Rubio. The incident occurred when a fan crossed the road as the UAE team car was passing. The vehicle was forced to brake hard to avoid hitting the fan, inadvertently causing the Colombian rider to crash into the back of the car.
The violence of the impact is clearly visible in a video captured by a spectator.
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Einer Rubio Abandons Tour de France After Crashing Into Team Car on Alpe d'Huez