With just over 80 kilometers of racing the duo went down, with Pogacar suffering a broken schaphoid and lunate bones. However in the space of a few hours he was diagnosed and operated and is already on his way back home this afternoon. He's taken time to address the fans following the crash that ended his spring campaign abruptly yesterday, but shows himself quite upbeat.
"It’s hard to describe how happy I am, to receive such a support and help from all the fans, family, friend,
UAE Team Emirates and especially hospital staff," he continued. "I am truly amazed and so grateful for that. I hope to see you all really soon. Congrats to Remco Evenepoel for the victory, our battle will wait until next time.