After replacing Wout van Aert, Christophe Laporte abandons Giro d'Italia following high-speed crash
CyclingSaturday, 11 May 2024 at 11:20
Team Visma | Lease a Bike cannot catch a break. After the serious injuries of Jonas Vingegaard, Wout van Aert and Wilco Kelderman this spring; the team's Grand Tour plans continue to be affected. Christophe Laporte started the Giro d'Italia as a replacement from van Aert, but has now also abandoned with injuries.
This is because of the crash that happened on stage 5. The European Champion had just led out Olav Kooij into an intermediate sprint when he hit road infrastructure and lost control of the bike. Although he suffered no fractures, it led to a lot of road rash and it was a meaningful impact at high speed.
The Frenchman continued the race despite that and concluded two more full days of racing. Yesterday's time-trial day provided an opportunity to recover a bit more; but this morning the Dutch team confirmed the departure of Laporte.
"Unfortunately we have to report that Christophe Laporte will not start today," the team wrote on it's social media pages. "He never fully recovered after his crash in stage 5. Together with the team, it was decided to take the necessary rest. Get well soon, champ."
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- I'm wondering if he's quitting because Visma wouldn't make him their #1 at this year's Giro, which he believed suited him well. As defending champ he deserved his team's backing. After all, he's done a lot for Vingo.velodan07-01-2026
- If they keep sending Paul magnier to smaller races I expect he will bring in another heap of winsmobk07-01-2026
- Have a happy retirement, Simon. Not expecting this ...but well, you're leaving at the pinnacle of your careermhfrvz07-01-2026
- Talented, elegant rider. Enjoy your life, Simon! all the best.
maria2024202407-01-2026 - Always came across as a great human being, his interviews typically had him with this private smile, friendly but also amused at the whole situation, and his ability as a rider let us see him pretty often in those interviews. Two grand tours, a spectacular letdown in a third, and solid riding throughout his career. I've enjoyed watching him throughout his career, and wish him the best with what comes next. Also, what, only one Yates in the peloton? How can that be?!RidesHills07-01-2026
- The oldest racket on Earth (in buisness) is convincing you that your cycling life( fill in a thousand other things) will approach pro level if you you buy their 15 pound titanium carbon rocket ship.The amount of fat ass 50 and 60 somethings riding these things is exactly the same as the old fart in a Ferrari trying to stave off father time with wads of cash.Good for Gaimon speaking about this weenie weight psychosis deliberately foistered on the consumer. Good for State as well.
Brucegel07-01-2026 - Congratulations to Simon on a fantastic career, and respect to him for choosing this time to retire.
santiagobenites07-01-2026 - Out of the blue came this..
leedorney07-01-2026 - Quite unfair to say this..leedorney07-01-2026
- He went at his very peak level achievement. But i think todays sport is shortening the life of a rider at the very top which except for some super responders or Talented riders not many can matchabstractengineer07-01-2026
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🇮🇹 #GirodItalia Unfortunately we have to report that Christophe Laporte will not start today. He never fully recovered after his crash in stage 5. Together with the team, it was decided to take the necessary rest. Get well soon, champ 🫶🏼
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