“I’m very lucky that I am okay” – Tom Pidcock after Volta a Catalunya crash
Tom Pidcock was involved in a crash during today’s stage of the Volta a Catalunya, following an incident on a descent in the final kilometres of the race.
Pidcock went off the road after misjudging a corner, in what was a significant fall down a ravine. Despite the severity of the crash, he was able to return to the road, change bikes and continue racing, ultimately crossing the finish line.
Initial assessments are reassuring, with no immediate signs of serious injury.
Tom Pidcock said:
"I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner. I overshot it and went down the ravine. It was like one of these horror crashes you see, but I am okay. I’ll go for a check, but I think I’m okay. I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road and nobody knew I was there. I’m happy I could finish the stage."
Pidcock will undergo further medical evaluations this evening. Updates will follow if necessary.
