João Almeida, a cyclist who previously missed the Italian Giro and French Tour due to illness, was involved in a significant crash during the fourth stage of the current race. Following the incident, his UAE Emirates team made the decision to withdraw him from the day’s competition due to reported pain in his knee and ankle. The decision to rest was echoed by two other members of the team: Frenchman Benoît Cosnefroy and Colombian Sebastian Molano.
All three riders were unable to start the stage for similar reasons. In a statement posted to the X network, the team confirmed that while no fractures were sustained, the trio would be returning home immediately to undergo a period of rest before participating in future races. Despite the setbacks from the crash and the subsequent mandatory rest period, the news confirmed that João Almeida remains eligible to participate in the upcoming Vuelta a España.
The withdrawal marks a temporary setback for almeida, who must manage the physical repercussions of the crash while preparing for the next major cycling event. The focus for the team now shifts to managing the recovery of all three athletes to ensure optimal condition for their subsequent race commitments.
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