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Follow us on GoogleJonathan Milan won the opening stage of the UAE Tour in Liwa last year, but in 2026 the Italian sprinter’s first day in the race ended far less happily. The Lidl–Trek rider crashed in the finale, sitting on the tarmac in frustration before eventually getting back on his bike and riding to the finish.
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Milan went down behind Soudal Quick-Step sprinter and fellow Italian Alberto Dainese, who hit the deck in the final corner. The powerful Milan had nowhere to go and also came down, with Jarrad Drizners (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe) and Tudor leader Michael Storer among those involved as well.
After the stage — won by Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) — Lidl–Trek provided an initial medical update.
“Fortunately, an initial medical assessment after the first stage of the UAE Tour did not reveal any fractures, but Jonny’s injuries — particularly to his right hand, left elbow and hip, and right knee — will be monitored this evening and in the lead-up to tomorrow’s second stage,” the team said.
Milan’s crash is the latest setback for Lidl–Trek, who have already seen several riders hit the deck this season — including Mads Pedersen, who shared a worrying medical update earlier on Monday.
Video: crash of Jonathan Milan in UAE Tour
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- - ¡Qué ilusión para el ciclismo español! If Noval can combine climbing, time trialling and that mental strength, Spain may have another superstar on its hands.davidm08-10-2026
- - I’m still learning the sport—how can someone be the second-youngest WorldTour pro ever if his contract starts in 2027? Does that record depend on his exact birthday and debut date?pedalpowe2908-10-2026
- - “Once-in-a-generation talent” is a huge claim. What power numbers did Noval actually produce in Asturias, and how do they compare with riders of the same age?jeremya08-10-2026
- - The Contador comparisons are exciting, but also a bit premature. Time-trial ability is a major advantage, though the jump from juniors to the WorldTour can be brutal. Hopefully INEOS gives him time to develop rather than expecting instant results.patriciaw08-10-2026
- - Noval’s junior season has been absolutely ridiculous. Winning both world titles and the European time trial title suggests he isn’t just a climber—his versatility could be what separates him from the other big prospects.gearguru3308-10-2026
- Great drama, but the article leans a little too hard into the “what if” angle. Evenepoel still had to recover from a crash and finish the job—credit where it’s due.robert6507-10-2026
- What exactly is a pacer in this situation, and why was Ciccone listening to that information instead of just watching the race? I’m still learning the tactics, but it seems like Scaroni being behind changed everything.andrewf07-10-2026
- The photo finish sounds far too vulnerable to tiny setup errors. If the line is curved and the camera alignment is even slightly off, can we really call a one-pixel victory completely definitive?jennifer1907-10-2026
- Ciccone’s final turn was excellent, but I agree with Zonneveld that he probably worked too much before the finish. With Scaroni behind, sitting on Remco’s wheel would have been the smarter gamble.bikebuffj07-10-2026
- Evenepoel showed serious resilience after that crash. Coming back, attacking on the descent and still winning the sprint is a proper champion’s performance.cadencekingm07-10-2026
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