Porte Out with a Fractured Clavicle and Pelvis

A series of hors categorie climbs and technical descents took its toll on the peloton as several riders bowed out of the race owing to injury.


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A series of hors categorie climbs and technical descents took its toll on the peloton as several riders bowed out of the race owing to injury.

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Australian Richie Porte (BMC Racing Team) went down spectacularly hard on the descent of the hors categorie Mont du Chat when he slipped off the road into grass after overcooking a corner at 72km/h.

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He came off his bike and skidded across the tarmac pummeling into the rock face on the other side of the road. The crash also claimed Quick-Step Floor’s Dan Martin but the Irishman managed to dust himeself off and continue to the finish line where he finished in 9th place.

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Porte was rushed to hospital for observation and underwent X-rays after receiving immediate attention on the side of the road.

BMC Racing Team Chief Medical Officer Dr. Max Testa had this to say on Porte’s injuries:

“Richie Porte was transferred to the Centre Hopitalier Metropole Savoie in Chambery where he was evaluated by Dr. Zerr. He underwent X-rays to determine the extent of his injuries. His condition was stable from the beginning, he was responsive and he remembered everything that happened before and after the crash,” Dr. Testa explained.

“X-rays confirmed a non-displaced right clavicle fracture and a non-displaced right acetabulum fracture. Richie also suffered extensive superficial abrasions involving the right side of his body. At this stage, the injuries will not require surgery. The plan is to re-evaluate Richie tomorrow morning and confirm that he is stable enough to be transferred home.”

Despite requiring a minimum of four weeks off the bike Porte remains in high spirits.

“Normally, a fractured clavicle and pelvis would require four to six weeks’ recovery, providing there are no complications. If everything goes to plan, Richie could be back on the bike at the beginning of August and slowly build his fitness up from there. Based on Richie’s recovery, we will re-evaluate his program for the rest of the season in consultation with BMC Racing Team management.”

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