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Giro d'Italia: BikeExchange team vehicle crashes Pieter Serry off the bike

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Cycling: A curious and scandalous accident occurred on the sixth stage of the Giro d'Italia. Belgian rider Pieter Serry was thrown off his bike by a BikeExchange team vehicle. Now the corresponding Sport Director has been penalized. And fortunately, Pieter Serry is doing well.

Serry is fine

We've seen a lot in cycling, but nothing like what we saw live on TV yesterday. A team vehicle from BikeExchange pulled forward in the left lane, failed to see Pieter Serry (Deceuninck – Quick-Step), and collided with him. The Belgian was immediately thrown from his bike and landed heavily on the asphalt. After the shock, he needed some time to recover, but then got back on his bike and finished the sixth stage. At the finish line, the good news was: Pieter Serry can continue the Giro d'Italia!

Sport director disqualified

This bizarre and scandalous scene did not escape the notice of the Giro d'Italia jury, and they reacted accordingly. Sports director Gene Bates is no longer allowed to continue the Italian tour. Sports director Matthew White, who was a passenger in the car, was fined 2.000 Swiss francs.

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About Michael Behringer

Cycling with all its tactics, stage analyses, placements and forecasts are Michael Behringer's great passion. In 1996 he tracked his first Tour de France. Since then he has observed almost every race. His passion for cycling has been with him for over two decades. There is no end in sight.