Roman Kreuziger will not race the Saturday’s San Sebastián Classic. Kreuziger was one of many riders who crashed during the Tour de France and after the race, he went to a doctor who said he suffered a scaphoid fracture. His wrist has now been placed in a cast for six weeks.

“After being examined by two specialists, a decision to put my hand in cast was made,” said Kreuziger. “The next check is scheduled for Monday and until then I will spend the time to rest in the Czech Republic.”

During the race, he suffered from pain, but didn't really think about it.

“I could have had my hand in cast for two weeks now but I had no idea how bad it was. I wanted to finish the Tour. Now the most important thing for me is to get my wrist together.”

So he will not race the San Sebastián Classic this year.

“This was the best solution possible. There is nothing I can do. I’m going to skip the Classic San Sebastian where I was going to race on Saturday,” he said.

“I hope that I will be able to start riding on the stationary bike, or preferably, on my regular bike next week. I would be happy if I could ride the races in Canada in September which was in my original plan, because this is not the way I want to end the season.”