LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s Mark Cavendish needs shoulder surgery as a result of the crash that ruled him out of the Tour de France, Omega Pharma-Quick Step boss Patrick Lefevere said yesterday.
The former world champion had hoped to win his 26th Tour de France stage in Harrogate on Saturday but was involved in a spectacular accident in a bunch sprint.
“It’s not good news,” Lefevere told reporters after Monday’s third stage to London. “The ligaments are torn. It’s the worst scenario. “He will have to have an operation this week and will be out for six weeks.” Lefevere said the surgery would take place in Hamburg, Germany.
