Cape Town - South African cyclist Robert Hunter has survived a serious crash at the end of the Tour de France fourth stage.
Hunter tweeted: "Ouch!never good when another bike goes into ur front wheel.Instant ABS.Hit the deck hard,wasn't keen on sliding so I tried to get up & run:)"
Hunter also tweeted: list of injuries:skin gone in a few more places, back, arms & hips.Back really sore from impact & coughing up some red stuff.#allgoodthough!
German rider Andre Greipel prevailed in a sprint finish to claim the fourth stage of the Tour De France on Wednesday with Fabian Cancellera holding onto the leader's yellow jersey.
Hunter tweeted: "Ouch!never good when another bike goes into ur front wheel.Instant ABS.Hit the deck hard,wasn't keen on sliding so I tried to get up & run:)"
Hunter also tweeted: list of injuries:skin gone in a few more places, back, arms & hips.Back really sore from impact & coughing up some red stuff.#allgoodthough!
German rider Andre Greipel prevailed in a sprint finish to claim the fourth stage of the Tour De France on Wednesday with Fabian Cancellera holding onto the leader's yellow jersey.
The closing stages were marked by a multi-bike pile-up less than three kilometres from the line with British sprint king Mark Cavendish among the casualties.