Cummings out with collarbone, scapula and sternum fracture
Dimension Data lost its second rider to injury in as many days - after Mark Renshaw broke his ankle in the Scheldeprijs, Steve Cummings suffered a heavy fall in the Vuelta al Pais Vasco on Thursday, breaking his left collarbone, scapula and fracturing his sternum.
Team doctor Jarrad Van Zuydam said that the Briton will be unable to lead the team in the Ardennes Classics.
“The scapular fracture extends into the joint meaning that Steve will likely need surgery to ensure an accurate reduction. He will stay in hospital overnight to allow adequate pain management but we hope to transfer him by tomorrow and schedule the surgery in the next two days. If all goes well, we can expect to have him on a trainer in two weeks’ time with a gradual return as pain allows."
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Atapuma out with broken wrist, concussion
UAE Team Emirates' climber Darwin Atapum will require surgery on his left wrist after breaking it in a crash during stage 4 of the Vuelta al Pais Vasco on Thursday.
The Colombian crashed with 14km to go, also sustaining a concussion that will keep him in the hospital overnight.
Atapuma led the Vuelta a Espana for four stages last year before losing the jersey and then crashing on stage 12. He has had a rough start to the season, crashing out of the Vuelta a San Juan in January.
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