'I went from 70kph to zero in just three seconds' says Bahrain-Merida leader
Image 1 of 5
Domenico Pozzovivo wears a bandage after a training crash in Australia(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Domenico Pozzovivo at the 2019 Bahrain-Merida team presentation(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Bahrain-Merida riders enjoy a break from training in Australia(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Matej Mohoric, Domenico Pozzovivo and Vincenzo Nibali in Croatia(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Domenico Pozzovivo and his Bahrain-Merida teammates(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Domenico Pozzovivo (Bahrain-Merida) hit the deck at 75 kilometres an hour on Thursday during a training ride ahead of the Tour Down Under but came away with no serious injuries and will start the race in the coming days.
The Italian was on a descent and motor-pacing when the incident occurred. He hit an uneven section of tarmac and came down hard on his left side. He lost skin on his left arm and leg but bravely soldiered on, finishing his training with an additional three hours on bike before returning the team hotel.
“Before the crash I felt very good, and I think I can still recover in time for the race.”
Get The Leadout Newsletter
The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!
Daniel Benson was the Editor in Chief at Cyclingnews.com between 2008 and 2022. Based in the UK, he joined the Cyclingnews team in 2008 as the site's first UK-based Managing Editor. In that time, he reported on over a dozen editions of the Tour de France, several World Championships, the Tour Down Under, Spring Classics, and the London 2012 Olympic Games. With the help of the excellent editorial team, he ran the coverage on Cyclingnews and has interviewed leading figures in the sport including UCI Presidents and Tour de France winners.
