Erlend Blikra Rode 10 Giro Stages with Four Fractures

Norwegian cyclist Erlend Blikra disclosed that he raced with three lumbar vertebrae fractures and a broken rib after a heavy crash in Bulgaria. The incident also involved Kaden Groves and Dylan Groenewegen.

Blikra's resilience surprised the peloton, as he endured ten days of suffering before the medical diagnosis confirmed the extent of his injuries.