Two of Italy's track racers crashed in cycle path incident at World Championships

By Laura Weislo
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Consonni, Lamon knocked down by cyclist on e-bike

Simone Consonni (C) with team pursuit teammates on the podium in Glasgow
Simone Consonni (C) with team pursuit teammates on the podium in Glasgow (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Two of Italy's athletes at the UCI Track World Championships were taken down while riding on one of Glasgow's many cycle paths, with Simone Consonni suffering a suspected collarbone fracture in the incident.

Consonni was riding with fellow pursuiter Francesco Lamon when a cyclist on an e-bike collided with them.

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Laura Weislo
Laura Weislo
Managing Editor

Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.