Stuyven and Magnier escape major injuries in Tirreno-Adriatico finale: “Hopefully, it's not a concussion”

The final stage of Tirreno-Adriatico saw nasty crashes for Jasper Stuyven and Paul Magnier, both of whom hit the deck in the chaotic sprint finish. Fortunately, neither rider sustained major injuries, though Magnier had already crashed earlier in the stage, making it an especially tough day for the young Soudal – Quick-Step rider.

Stuyven, speaking to Sporza after the race, expressed his frustration over the incident. "It was a bit stupid. A couple of guys weren't paying attention and drove into the back of me," he said. "Very unfortunate."

Despite the heavy impact, the Belgian remains hopeful that his injuries won’t keep him out of action for long. "My injuries are not too bad, but it was a hard blow to my pelvis and head. Hopefully, it's not a concussion."

His team, Soudal-Quick Step, later provided an update, confirming that he had suffered bruises and abrasions but had avoided any serious fractures or more severe injuries. However, the team also noted that further medical examinations would take place on Monday to rule out any lingering issues.

With Milano-Sanremo just around the corner, both Stuyven and Magnier will be hoping to recover in time for one of the biggest one-day races of the season and the first monument of 2025, where the likes of Pogacar and Van der Poel will be two of the main favourites.