Andorran Cyclist Roger Turné Fails to Finish Olympic Cross-Country at Euro Champs
Heavy rain led to a chaotic start at the European Championships cross-country race, where Andorran rider Roger Turné was stopped on the fifth lap despite building speed from the rear.
Key Points
- Roger Turné abandoned the Olympic cross-country race at Monteceneri, Switzerland, after crashing on the fifth lap.
- Heavy rain before the start caused a pile-up among leaders; Turné, starting from the back, couldn't avoid it.
- The 28-year-old from Andorra la Vella had built early momentum before the fall.
- Andorran Cycling Federation and local media reported the weather's key role.
Andorran cyclist Roger Turné was forced to abandon the European cross-country championships after crashing on the fifth lap.
The incident occurred during Saturday's race at Monteceneri in Switzerland, as reported by the Andorran Cycling Federation (FAC). Turné, competing in the Olympic cross-country event, started from the back of the field. Heavy rain just before the start caused a pile-up among the leading riders, which he could not avoid.
"Bad luck struck us. As we were about to set off, it started raining and knocked out most of the participants. Starting from the rear, I got caught up in everything," Turné said.
Despite building momentum during the early stages, the 28-year-old from Andorra la Vella was unable to continue after the fall.
Local outlets Bon Dia and Diari d'Andorra covered the withdrawal on Sunday, highlighting the weather's decisive impact on the race.
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