QatarThe Tour de France has seen multiple concussions among cyclists, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current concussion protocols. Three riders—Clement Berthet, Alex Molenaar, and Torstein Traeen—withdrew from the race after sustaining concussions following crashes. They all continued racing before being diagnosed later. Xavier Bigard, medical director of the International Cycling Union (UCI), acknowledged the challenges of diagnosing concussions post-crash. The UCI implemented a concussion protocol in 2021 requiring initial assessments by on-site personnel and follow-up evaluations. However, critics argue that roadside checks are too rushed to accurately assess concussions, which require more comprehensive testing.
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