The unusual incident involving deer found its way into the Vuelta a España's medical report, describing how a herd caused a crash involving riders Ciccone and Juaristi.
A team press release detailed how a second herd crossed the road, leading to a deer getting entangled in the Euskaltel-Euskadi vehicle, damaging their bikes.
Lotto-Dstny's Marc Wauters recounted the surprising sight of deer suddenly appearing during the race, illustrating the unpredictable challenges cyclists face.
The race has seen domestic animals cause disruptions before, but the deer incident brought a unique twist to the typical race hazards.
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