Kristen Faulkner’s Tour de France Femmes in doubt after being hit by motorist during training The American Jayco AlUla rider suffered a small fracture in her knee in the collision in California cycling
American stage racer Kristen Faulkner’s Tour de France Femmes hopes have been dealt a serious blow this week after she was hit by a driver while training in California yesterday.
“Kristen Faulkner was hit by a car whilst out training in California recently and sustained a small fracture to her knee,” the“Unfortunately due to the incident, Faulkner will be unable to race until the knee has healed. As always, the health and wellbeing of riders is the priority and Faulkner will work closely with the medical team throughout this recovery period. We wish Kristen all the best with her recovery.
The untimely crash has appeared to derail Faulkner’s ambition to rectify a disappointing start to the season at the upcoming Giro Donne and Tour de France Femmes. After a strong 2022, which also saw her secure GC podium places at the Itzulia Women and Tour de Suisse, as well as seventh overall at the Tour of Britain in her first year at Jayco AlUla, Faulkner has been plagued by bad luck and inconsistency this season.
for wearing a continuous glucose monitor during the race. The American could be seen wearing a disc-shaped blood sugar tracker under the sleeve of her jersey during her attack over the Tuscan gravel and on the podium after the race.
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