What is the concussion protocol for cycling?

Peter Sagan (TotalEnergies) is checked for a concussion after crashing in Paris-Roubaix
Peter Sagan (TotalEnergies) is checked for a concussion after crashing in Paris-Roubaix (Image credit: Getty Images)

Concussions are a significant portion of athlete injuries in professional cycling but diagnosing them in a sport where there are no time-outs requires a rapid assessment.

Even with improvements in helmet technology such as MiPS, even the best helmets aren't always effective at preventing concussions.

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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.