HRC team rider Mitch Evans suffered some bad luck in race one, just a few turns from the start colliding with other riders on a tough downhill section.
Evans, unfortunately, suffered a dislocation to his right shoulder, but initial examinations show no serious signs of damage and he hopes to return to racing as soon as possible.
“Really disappointed to be leaving here with my arm in a sling, without even managing to complete a lap,” expressed a frustrated Evans. “I got landed on by another rider in the downhill, which then sent me into a third rider and then I was thrown off the bike. I’ve never dislocated my shoulder before so it was quite painful but we got it put back in and now I have to have an MRI just to see exactly what damage there is. I’m hoping it won’t be too serious though and I’ll be back riding soon, and I’m already looking forward to getting back out there.”
We’ll update you on Evans’s condition when we find out more.