Bewley was involved in a heavy fall in the belly of the peloton at 100 kilometers from the finish, just as Deceuninck-Quick-Step was pulling the pack into fans.
The New Zealander was forced to put an end to his first Tour. After investigations it now appears that he has suffered a fracture in his left wrist.
Davide Formolo, an important pawn for Tadej Pogacar, also fell heavily today. The 27-year-old Italian from UAE Emirates did jump on the bike again, but finished 164th and last. Formolo has broken his left collarbone and will not start on Wednesday in the 11th stage.
“Davide has a fracture that has moved slightly and will undergo surgery in the next 48 hours. We hope that he can be back on track within 5 to 6 weeks,” said team doctor Jeroen Swart. For the team of Tadej Pogacar, the assignment of Formolo is a new challenge. Fabio Aru also left the Tour on Sunday.
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Guillaume Martin, third in the general classification, was also involved in the fall with Davide Formolo, among others. The Cofidis Frenchman has problems with his back and his vertebrae.
“The Tour has been going well since the beginning. This time it was a bit more difficult. That’s normal for a big tour, some days it goes well and others less,” says Martin. “You have to try to endure such days.”
“There was that mid-race fall and then the wind bothering us, but I managed not to lose any time and that’s the most important thing. I have a little back pain after that fall, and my vertebrae have been hit. “
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