Participation of Kristen Faulkner in the remainder of the Tour de France Femmes is in doubt following her second consecutive crash on stage 2. As the GC leader, the American cyclist suffered cuts and bruises to her leg, causing her to fall 4:04 behind in the overall standings.
During the closing kilometers of stage 2, Kristen Faulkner was involved in a collision with another rider after their wheels touched, resulting in a hard fall. Despite managing to get back on her bike and complete the stage, her team has described her as “sore” and stated that they will assess her condition in the morning to determine if she can race in stage 3.
These crashes have dealt a significant blow to Faulkner’s ambitions of contending for the overall victory in the Tour de France Femmes. Instead, her focus must now shift to recovering from her injuries and hoping to remain competitive throughout the remaining stages of the race.
The Tour de France Femmes is an eight-day stage race that has returned after a 30-year hiatus. As the race gains popularity, Faulkner’s crash serves as a reminder of the risks faced by riders. Nevertheless, the event also represents a tremendous opportunity for women’s cycling, and Faulkner will strive to recover from her injuries and continue competing at the highest level.
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