Watch: Massive crash takes down half the field and blocks the road at Red Hook Crit (video)

Only one rider forced to drop out of race after crash

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Anyone familiar with the Red Hoot Criteriums, which are contested on fixed wheel bikes with no brakes, will know that crashes are hardly a rare occurrence, but the most recent incident is one of the most spectacular pile-ups of the lot.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.