'His hands slipped from his handlebars': Gianni Moscon denies causing FDJ rider to crash

Sebastien Reichenbach left with broken elbow in crash

Gianni Moscon has denied any involvement in the crash of Sebastien Reichenbach

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Gianni Moscon has denied claims that his dangerous riding caused FDJ rider Sebastien Reichenbach to crash and break his elbow at the Tre Valli Varesine race in Italy, offering an alternative version of events.

The incident in question took place roughly 75km in to Tre Valli Varesine, won by Alexandre Geniez (Ag2r La Mondiale), as the riders descended the Motta Rossa climb, with Reichenbach apparently hitting the ground hard while riding close to Moscon.

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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.