Gardeyn seriously injured in Eneco sprint crash

Yoann Offredo (Française Des Jeux) was one of the riders who crashed in the field sprint.

Yoann Offredo (Française Des Jeux) was one of the riders who crashed in the field sprint. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

Eight riders were injured in the first stage of the Eneco Tour Wednesday, one seriously. Gorik Gardeyn was the worst off after a mass crash only metres before the finish line.