Adam Hansen not giving up on Grand Tour record despite shoulder dislocation

The Australian will continue to chase a 12th consecutive Grand Tour after dislocating his shoulder in a crash on stage two of the Tour de France

Adam Hansen at the 2015 Tour Down Under

(Image credit: Watson)

Adam Hansen (Lotto-Soudal) will continue to chase a 12th consecutive Grand Tour finish in spite of a shoulder dislocation on stage two of the 2015 Tour de France.

The flat stage into Zeeland on the North Sea coast of Holland was blighted by crosswinds and bad weather for the latter part of the course, which saw a number of riders crash, including the Australian.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).