The veteran undoubtedly wanted to play a role in team leader Jasper Philipsen's sprint, but he tried to push forward irresponsibly. He almost reached the front via the curb and wanted to join a duo from INEOS Grenadiers. However, they didn't budge, causing Riesebeek to lose his balance and crash hard to the left.
The video shows that Riesebeek remained on the ground and was injured. The jury showed no mercy and showed him his second yellow card of this round. On day 2, Riesebeek had already received one for the same offense, and on the final day, he was also given a yellow card for using sections that were not part of the course.
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It didn't matter much to Riesebeek, as he didn't make it to the finish line of the stage anyway due to the consequences of his fall. At the time of writing, nothing is known about his injuries, but it is definitely a setback for what is to come. The Dutchman is scheduled to compete in the Tour de France, where he will be supporting Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel.
If Riesebeek has indeed received two yellow cards in one race, he will face a seven-day suspension.
Video: Oscar Riesebeek crashes hard and receives second yellow card
Bram van der Ploeg (35) is the proud founder of In de Leiderstrui, IDL Pro Cycling's parent site, launched in 2018. Finally, he could create stories about the sport he had followed since childhood. He is the editor-in-chief on paper, but prefers to be with his recorder next to a rider, a team bus, or in the mud at a cyclocross race. Every year, from February to the end of May, Bram follows the entire Italian cycling season, from the Trofeo Laigueglia to the Giro d'Italia, with the grand finale in October in Lombardy. During that time, he lives in Tuscany, where he has since come to call Italy his 'home'.