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Kennaugh doubtful for the Tour de France 2016

20th May 2016

Peter Kennaugh's Tour de France hopes are in doubt after a crash in the Tour of California.https://t.co/IAJkJLqA1z pic.twitter.com/UmNj0lnlMK

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 18, 2016

Pete Kennaugh of Team Sky is doubtful for the Tour de France 2016, after he crashed during Stage 3 the Tour of California on Tuesday 17th May, and broke his collar bone.

He may also be unable to defend his National Road Race title, at the national championships on Stockton-on-Tees on Sunday 26th June 2016.

This video posted on Twitter shows the crash as it happened:

Watch our own @will_barta (in the blue #AmgenToC @BreakawayCancer jersey) skillfully avoid a crash Tuesday. #PROVEIT pic.twitter.com/TxsKlo8Urt

— Axeon Hagens Berman (@axeonhb) May 18, 2016

According to Team Sky doctor Derick Macleod, 'Pete attended the Santa Barbara hospital and X-rays confirmed his right clavicle is fractured. he lost some skin from his shoulder and elbow, but sustained no other injuries. He is in a sling now and getting pain relief and the plan is for him to return to the UK on Wednesday, with a view to seeing a shoulder specialist as soon as possible.'

Grand Départ 2016

The 2016 Tour de France begins at Mont St Michel, in the Manche département of France. 

Tour de France 2016 news: Contador can win Tour de France 2016

25th April 2016

Alberto Contador says that the only reason he is taking part in the Tour de France 2016 is to fight for overall victory. He has trained very hard, and is in top form. Read more about Contador can win the Tour de France 2016.