Neo-pro Paul Magnier crashed out of the Tour of Britain throughout hectic stage 6 on Sunday, and the Soudal Fast-Step Group confirmed he suffered a concussion within the fall.
“Paul underwent a CT scan which revealed a critical mind concussion that requires him to spend the evening within the hospital. On the similar time, the 20-year-old suffered some critical abrasions to his elbow and knee that may want some stitching,” the crew acknowledged in a medical replace.
The revelation at this 12 months’s Tour of Britain, Magnier had dominated the bunch sprints, successful three of the 5 levels and aiming to contest the anticipated dash on the ultimate stage. His teammates double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel and Julian Alaphilippe offered a number of the firepower to assist place him within the first 5 levels.
However, the French rider missed the important thing cut up through the aggressive 158.4 km stage 6, when the peloton encountered crosswinds as they raced from Lowestoft to Felixstowe. Whereas half of a giant chase group with most of his teammates, Magnier crashed with about 35km remaining. Tom Pidcock (Ineos Grenadiers) additionally went down in the identical incident and deserted the race.
Magnier, who had secured the crimson factors jersey, was instantly taken to the hospital in Ipswich for a collection of investigations.
Since becoming a member of Soudal-QuickStep this 12 months, Magnier has claimed victories on the Tour of Oman and the Trofeo Ses Salines – Felanitx. He additionally added two stage wins at Below-23 occasions, securing triumphs at each the Course de la Paix and the Giro Subsequent Gen.
