{"id":285801,"date":"2023-08-28T18:49:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T18:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=285801"},"modified":"2023-08-28T18:49:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T18:49:25","slug":"cyclist-remco-evenepoel-covered-in-blood-from-crashing-into-woman-after-finish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/nba\/cyclist-remco-evenepoel-covered-in-blood-from-crashing-into-woman-after-finish\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclist Remco Evenepoel covered in blood from crashing into woman after finish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remco Evenepoel was left a bloodied mess after colliding with a woman following a stage at one of the world\u2019s most prestigious cycling races.<\/p>\n<p>Evenepoel had just crossed the finishing line after winning stage three at the La Vuelta a Espana, but was still travelling at high speed downhill as he headed towards a gaggle of officials and media personnel.<\/p>\n<p>While many people scattered, Evenepoel \u2013 the defending champion \u2013 made heavy contact with one onlooker, with the pair clashing heads. The Belgian star was left in a heap on the floor with blood pouring from his head.<\/p>\n<p>After being helped to his feet, Evenepoel slammed the officials and called for safety to be improved for both riders and spectators. He fumed: \u201c[It is] an issue with safety for the third day in a row, now &#8211; it&apos;s a bit breaking my balls now.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><b> READ MORE: World Cycling Championship road race stopped after eco-berks &apos;cements hands to route&apos; <\/b><\/p>\n<p>On winning the stage, which saw him retain the leader\u2019s red jersey, the Soudal\u2013Quick Step rider added: \u201cIt was the perfect tactics from us to just be patient, to wait.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI felt good on the final climb and then went for a long final sprint. I&apos;m super happy with this victory.<\/p>\n<p><b> <i>What do you think of the incident? Tell us in the comments section below<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30806654.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_cylcing2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b> <i> <br \/> <\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30806668.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_cylcing3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor us, it would have been good if the breakaway had stayed away, but when we caught them it was important to be focused.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI knew I had a big punch left in my legs, so we decided to go for it. It shows that my preparation was good and that I&apos;m ready for the next three weeks.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article30806647.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_JS309220329.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Britain&apos;s Geraint Thomas, of the Ineos Grenadiers team, is 21st, one minute and 11 seconds back from the leader.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday&apos;s stage four sees the riders take on a hilly 185km route from Andorra La Vella to Tarragona.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/other-sports\/remco-evenepoel-crash-vuelta-cycling-30806672\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remco Evenepoel was left a bloodied mess after colliding with a woman following a stage at one of the world\u2019s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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