Somehow, Philippe Gilbert Rode Away After This Terrifying Crash
by Patrick Redford from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#3VFW1)
Philippe Gilbert was leading the Tour de France breakaway down the descent of the Portet d'Aspet when he played a corner wrong, locked his wheel up, and vaulted headfirst over a little rock ledge. It's the worst sort of crash, though Gilbert did scrub some speed before eating shit. That may have saved him-he was able"