Cycling - Tour de France

BMC rider run over by doctor's car

on 20/07/2012 at 02:15, updated on 20/07/2012 at 02:22

Swiss BMC rider Michael Schar was run over by the doctor's car and sustained cuts and bruises during the 17th stage of the Tour de France.

BMC rider run over - Cycling - Tour de France

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The incident occurred on the ascent to the Port de Bales 110 kms into the stage, Tour organisers said in a statement.

"Schar has minor cuts on his right knee and an elbow injury that will need further evaluation," team doctor Max Testa was quoted as saying in a BMC statement.

Reuters

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