Two Lotto-Soudal riders hospitalised after collision with car in Spain

Thomas de Gendt and Gert Dockx were involved in a collision with a car in Calpe, Spain, and were taken to hospital

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Lotto-Soudal duo Thomas de Gendt and Gert Dockx were taken to hospital in Calpe, Spain, after a collision with a car, the team has announced.

Neither rider is thought to be seriously hurt, with both of them set for further tests to determine if they have fractured any bones. The car reportedly emerged from a side street when it collided with the riders.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.