Latvian cyclist Toms Skujins was completely wiped off his bike yesterday in the second stage of the Tour of California. He had just under 23 kilometres left to complete when he took a tumble but amazingly attempted to get back on his bike and complete the race.
Skujins was clearly concussed and could barely walk straight, never mind cycle straight. After landing face first onto the concrete, he then nearly collided with the on-coming cyclists while trying to remount his bike. Risky business.
Cade, si rialza, barcolla stordito e rischia di farsi investire: panico al Giro della California!?#EurosportCICLISMO pic.twitter.com/TXKg9QGAAx
— Eurosport IT (@Eurosport_IT) May 16, 2017
Cannondale-Drapac, the team which Skujins cycles for announced last night that he had withdrawn from the Tour following a concussion, broken collar bone and road-rash.
Update on @Tomashuuns after crash at @AmgenTOC today: Toms has a concussion, broken L collarbone and road rash. Medical evaluation ongoing.
— EF Pro Cycling (@EFprocycling) May 15, 2017
Many were surprised how Skujins was even helped get back on his bike in the first place.
Why would anyone who was near Tom Skujins think it was a good idea for him to keep riding???!!! WTF?
— Veloworthy (@veloworthy) May 15, 2017
Could not understand how they let Tom Skujins continue to get back on his bike on a descent, he was in no state to ride
— Robbie (@Cardiclimbers) May 16, 2017
I was shocked at Tom Skujins' crash but more shocked no-one stopped him getting on after nearly taking out 1/2 the peloton crossing rd #AToC
— Ian Homer (@IHphoto) May 15, 2017
Will somebody with a bit of sense please get Tom Skujins off his bike and off to hospital. That was fucking ridiculous. Clearly concussed.
— James Gordon (@jamesgordon89) May 15, 2017
Although Skujins has been ruled out for the rest of Tour, at least he still has his sense of humour.
I would never suggest getting in a fight with tarmac because you will loose. pic.twitter.com/YCqHNbgwDc
— Toms Skujiņš (@Tomashuuns) May 16, 2017
