André Greipel suffers suspected broken collarbone at Ghent-Wevelgem

The pre-race favourite crashed heavily with eight kilometres remaining

(Image credit: Nick Bull)

André Greipel's participation in next Sunday's Tour of Flanders is in doubt tonight after the German suffered a suspected broken collarbone during today's Ghent-Wevelgem.

The pre-race favourite came down in a crash 8.2 kilometres from the finish, and immediately climbed into the team car.

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.