CYCLIST Einer Rubio was left bloodied and needing 20 stitches after his horror crash at the Tour de France.
The Movistar peddler collided with a UAE Team Emirates car during Stage 19 on the Alpe d’Huez.
Einer Rubio was left with a horror injury during the Tour de France Credit: AP
He had crashed into the back of a braking car Credit: AP
Rubio, 28, was making the steep climb when the car suddenly stopped in front of him due to fans on the route.
The cyclist slammed face-first into the back of the car and was quickly checked on by the people on the side.
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The impact was so hard that it appeared to break the rear window of the car.
The Colombian cyclist was taken to a medical centre nearby for treatment.
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He was looked at for over an hour and required 20 stitches due to the injuries on his face.
Rubio has since been transferred to Grenoble Hospital for further checks.
Team Movistar released a statement following the incident confirming his injuries.
A statement read: “Following the accident he suffered whilst climbing Alpe d’Huez, Rubio had to have around 20 stitches in his face.
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The route had thousands of encroaching fans Credit: AP
“The Colombian is being transferred to a hospital in Grenoble, where further tests will be carried out to assess the extent of his injuries.”
Rubio has now withdrawn from the Tour de France due to the horror crash.
A UAE spokesperson revealed that the car had managed to avoid hitting the spectator who had fallen in front of it.
They called the crash “unfortunate” and hoped Rubio has a quick recovery and is back on the bike soon.
Rubio received treatment for over an hour Credit: AP
He has since been taken to Grenoble Hospital Credit: AFP
They told Cycling Weekly: “A spectator fell forward directly into the path of the car.
“The car braked to avoid the collision. It was a very unfortunate incident and we wish Einer Rubio a speedy recovery.”
Reports have estimated that half a million people had lined the 13.8km final climb.
Organisers had cordoned off large sections of the route with barriers but there were sections before the last few kilometres without them.
It was Rubio’s second time competing in the Tour de France, having previously finished 31st in 2025.
He has previously claimed two top-10 finishes in the Giro d’Italia as well as a 2023 stage win.
