Chris Froome bloodied but unfazed after Vuelta a Espana crash

Chris Froome hits the deck on seventh stage of the Vuelta a Espana but bounces back to gain two seconds over rivals at finish

Chris Froome displays injuries after crashing during stage seven of the Vuelta a Espana 2014

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Chris Froome's run of poor luck has carried on in the Vuelta a Espana, where he was caught up in a crash during stage seven on Friday and came away nursing cuts and grazes on his right elbow, knee and thigh.

The Team Sky leader had to change a bike and receive medical attention during the stage to cover up his wounds in a scene that brought back memories of his crashes during the Tour de France, and which saw him take an early exit.

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Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.