• UAE Team Emirates rider Marc Hirschi lays on the side of the road after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France.
    UAE Team Emirates rider Marc Hirschi lays on the side of the road after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Marc Hirschi receives medical treatment after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France.
    Marc Hirschi receives medical treatment after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Marc Hirschi receives medical care after a mass crash during the 1st stage of the Tour de France.
    Marc Hirschi receives medical care after a mass crash during the 1st stage of the Tour de France.
  • UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar, left, with Geraint Thomas, right, and Chris Froome, centre, on the start line of the first stage of the Tour de France.
    UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar, left, with Geraint Thomas, right, and Chris Froome, centre, on the start line of the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Team Deceuninck Quickstep's Julian Alaphilippe celebrates between Team Groupama-FDJ's David Gaudu and Team UAE Emirates' Tadej Pogacar after crossing the finish line to win the first stage of the Tour de France.
    Team Deceuninck Quickstep's Julian Alaphilippe celebrates between Team Groupama-FDJ's David Gaudu and Team UAE Emirates' Tadej Pogacar after crossing the finish line to win the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Riders on the side of the road after a mass crash during the first stage of the Tour de France.
    Riders on the side of the road after a mass crash during the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Riders on the side of the road after a mass crash during the first stage of the Tour de France.
    Riders on the side of the road after a mass crash during the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Team B&B KTM's Cyril Lemoine is helped by medical staff after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France.
    Team B&B KTM's Cyril Lemoine is helped by medical staff after crashing during the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Tadej Pogacar prior the start of the first stage of the Tour de France.
    Tadej Pogacar prior the start of the first stage of the Tour de France.
  • Tadej Pogacar and his UAE Team Emirates teammates in the peloton.
    Tadej Pogacar and his UAE Team Emirates teammates in the peloton.
  • UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the white jersey for best young rider.
    UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the white jersey for best young rider.
  • UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the white jersey for best young rider.
    UAE Team Emirates rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium wearing the white jersey for best young rider.

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Tour de France: UAE Team Emirates rider Marc Hirschi starts Stage Two after crash injury

Swiss rider suffered a separated shoulder after being involved in a major crash during the opening stage

The National

June 27, 2021

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UAE Team Emirates rider Marc Hirschi took his place on the start line of the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday having been passed fit following Saturday's crash.

Hirschi was among a group of riders involved in a crash during the Tour's opening stage when Team Jumbo Visma's Tony Martin collided with a fan who strayed onto the road. The Swiss rider suffered a separated shoulder but managed to avoid any fractures.

UAE Team Emirates had said Hirschi would be monitored overnight to see if he would be able to join his teammates for the second stage, and the team announced shortly before the race start that he is fine to continue.

"After his crash yesterday, @MarcHirschi had considerable pain in the night with his shoulder. After consultation with the medical staff this morning, he will try to start stage 2 today," UAE Team Emirates wrote on Twitter. "Stay strong Marc."

Stage Two will cover 183.5km, starting at Perros-Guiric and finishing at Mur de Bretagne – the scene of UAE Team Emirates' first stage victory in 2018.

Following the opening stage, the team already possesses the white jersey for leading young rider, which will be worn by defending Tour champion Tadej Pogacar.

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