Movistar's Einer Rubio crashes into team car, abandons Tour de France

Published Jul 26, 06:51 PM UTC

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Colombian cyclist Einer Rubio (28) of Movistar was forced to abandon the 2026 Tour de France after a severe crash on the Alpe d'Huez climb. With five kilometers to go, a spectator ran onto the road in front of the UAE Emirates team car following Tadej Pogacar. The driver braked hard to avoid the fan, but Rubio, riding directly behind, slammed into the back of the vehicle. He suffered multiple facial lacerations requiring 20 stitches but no fractures, and was released from Grenoble hospital that evening. The incident occurred as Pogacar, who had just overtaken Rubio, went on to win the stage and break Marco Pantani's 31-year-old record for the ascent. Rubio had been 27th overall after the 18th stage.

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Original headline: Vollbremsung wegen eines Fans - Tour-Aus! Rad-Star kracht auf bremsendes Auto

Original language: DE

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