Pogacar's Crash Course in Reality Tadej Pogacar's crash on stage eight of the Vuelta a Espana has left him out of contention for the Grand Tour title.
The Slovenian rider, 27, suffered a series of injuries that will keep him out for the rest of the season.
The severity of his neck fracture and collarbone break explains Pogacar's decision to sit out the remainder of the year. However, it also raises questions about the safety measures in place for professional cyclists.