Julian Alaphilippe's hopes of earning a third World Championships title were dashed when he suffered a crash with 218km remaining in the elite men's road race.
Alaphilippe was forced to abandon the race due to a shoulder injury, though national coach Thomas Voeckler confirmed he had no other significant injuries.
The race saw multiple competitors involved in the crash, including Alaphilippe and Pello Bilbao, with the latter managing to continue racing after the incident.
Julian Alaphilippe, a key figure in the French team, had been experiencing a resurgence after a series of challenging seasons, raising hopes for his performance.
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