FDJ has lost its general classification rider Arnold Jeannesson for the Giro d’Italia with injuries sustained at the GP de la Somme ruling him out of the race. Jeannesson was one of several casualties for FDJ at the 1.1 race won by Quentin Jauregui (AG2R La Mondiale). The 29-year-old fell heavily on his face suffering a broken tooth and grazing to his face, hands and knees.
Jeannesson has ridden the Giro on three previous occasions, only finishing on his first attempt.
Yoann Offredo was also caught up in the FDJ crash with the 28-year-old suffering a fractured left ankle. Offredo will now miss the 4 Jours de Dunkerque having been ruled out of riding for one month.
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Changes for the Tour Down Under?
South Australian Liberal legislative member Michelle Lensink has asked the state tourism minister Loen Bignell to confirm the future of Australia’s sole WorldTour event beyond its current contract which ends in 2016 following his meeting with the UCI President Brian Cookson. A UCI review is currently taking place regarding the race’s future in the state of South Australia.
"Given the minister had just met with the UCI president Brian Cookson in Switzerland, it is concerning he couldn't guarantee the Tour Down Under will continue," Lensink said, drawing attention to the suggested the one-day 1.1 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race was a threat to the stage race.
Bignell addresses the question on local ABC radio, explaining that "They had the Cadel Evans race in February of this year, straight after the Tour Down Under [in Adelaide] and I think it was a pretty good race," Bignell said. "I met with the head of the UCI last week, Brian Cookson. There's been a review underway for about two-and-a-half years into the international season and what that's going to look like. Until that review's finished next month, or the month after, no-one can give any guarantees to any race."
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