Dylan Groenewegen crashed during stage 5 of the UAE Tour, suffering a concussion that has led to his withdrawal before the anticipated stage 6. Groenewegen, who had shown strong form earlier in the season with two second-place finishes at the AlUla Tour, expressed disappointment over missing the chance to race in the sprint-friendly stage in Abu Dhabi. His team confirmed the decision made by medical staff not to allow him to start. The crash also impacted other riders, including Fernando Gaviria and Paul Seixas, who also had to withdraw as a precautionary measure.
Dylan Groenewegen's withdrawal from UAE Tour due to concussion marks a significant loss, impacting his 2025 campaign after finishing strongly in early races.
Despite two second-place finishes at the AlUla Tour, Groenewegen's crash in stage 5 prevents him from competing in the UAE Tour's sprint stage.
Movistar confirmed Fernando Gaviria's DNS decision as a precaution after suffering from the same crash that took down Groenewegen.
The stage 5 incident also claimed neo-pro Paul Seixas of Decathlon AG2R, who abandoned after a multi-rider crash, highlighting race risks.
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