In the final moments of stage 5 of the UAE Tour, both Ineos Grenadiers and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale suffered a double crash that severely impacted their General Classification standings. Carlos Rodríguez and Felix Gall crashed at high speed with just 3.5 km remaining, resulting in both riders losing 58 seconds and dropping positions significantly in the overall rankings. The day was chaotic, with multiple teammates also involved in crashes, while Ineos Grenadiers checked on their riders, revealing that Rodriguez sustained minor injuries compared to his teammates. The event highlighted the difficult nature of competitive cycling.
Both Ineos Grenadiers and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale faced significant setbacks in the UAE Tour after their GC leaders crashed, losing crucial seconds.
The chaotic stage concluded with Carlos Rodríguez and Felix Gall both losing 58 seconds due to a late incident, impacting their standings drastically.
Ineos Grenadiers reported three crashes involving their riders, where Rodríguez was injured but remained optimistic, while Swift and Langellotti suffered more serious injuries.
The latest stage of the UAE Tour exposed the vulnerabilities in race strategy, as the two teams failed to avoid the late crashes.
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