Guidi in hospital with broken arm

Fabrizio Guidi (Phonak)

Fabrizio Guidi (Phonak) (Image credit: Sirotti)

Italian Fabrizio Guidi (Phonak) has broken his right arm after crashing in Gent-Wevelgem. The crash happened 12 kilometres after the start on a tough stretch in the road, an Guidi was one of a number of riders to come down. Guidi crashed on his side and his head hit a road sign. Fortunately, he did not suffer any head injuries. The radius on his right lower arm has been set with three pins after a 45 minute operation in hospital in Tielt. Guidi will spend the night in hospital as a precaution and will fly home tomorrow.

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