Einer Rubio abandons Tour de France after crashing into UAE team car

Published Jul 24, 05:21 PM UTC

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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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RecordWestern

Original headline: <![CDATA[ Einer Rubio abandona Tour após violento choque contra o carro da UAE ]]>

Original language: PT-PT

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