The Belgian’s hopes of overall victory took an unexpected hit when he crashed after swerving to avoid a stray dog during Wednesday’s fifth stage
Evenepoel, the pre-race favourite to win the overall title, appeared to be in further trouble after losing the leader’s pink jersey to Norway’s Andreas Leknessund on Tuesday. After struggling to get back into a rhythm, however, he shook off the spill and was able to rejoin the main group, offering a thumbs up to the camera.
The dog did not appear to be harmed in the close call, instead retreating back to the roadside. Evenepoel handed his bidon to a spectator in a goodwill gesture while waiting for his team car – but he might feel it was rough justice that he was the only rider brought down in the incident.
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