Pogacar's Crash: A Harrowing Reminder of Cycling's Dark Side Tadej Pogacar's crash during Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España was a harrowing reminder of the risks that professional cyclists take every time they step onto their bikes.
The Slovenian rider, who was leading the overall standings at the time, suffered multiple fractures and was forced to abandon the tour due to his injuries.
The statistics on cycling related injuries are alarming: around 10% of professional cyclists will suffer a career ending injury at some point.