Carthy battered, bruised and disappointed after Route de Sud crash ends podium hopes

Hugh Carthy (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA)

Hugh Carthy (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) (Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)

A crash on the final stage of the Route du Sud saw Hugh Carthy (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA) lose any chance of finishing on the overall podium. The British rider came into the final stage sitting in third place overall - less than a minute off the lead -  after a strong showing on the previous day in the mountains. The 21-year-old was at least fortunate to escape any serious injuries but he blamed rider error for his fall.

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