VIDEO: Chris Froome crashes in Giro d'Italia Time Trial warmup

Team Sky's Team leader crashed ahead of the opening time trial

Chris Froome’s Giro d’Italia challenge got off to a bad start after he crashed whilst warming up on today's time trial course. 

The Team Sky rider suffered a bad cut to his right knee, ripped shorts and big rips in his jersey and was seen quickly limping away. 

He got back on his bike but looks to have some bad road rash which can become painful, whilst riding a Grand Tour.

The opening time trial of the 101st Giro d'Italia in Jerusalem hasn't even started yet, but the course has already caused the first abandon of the race.

Miguel Angel Lopez escaped without injury following a fall.

Bahrain-Merida rider Kanstantsin Siutsou wasn't as fortunate. The Belarusian broke the third vertebra of his neck and will not be able to take part in the race. Siutsou was supposed to be one of the key helpers for Domenico Pozzovivo, and his absence is a major blow to the Italian's aspirations ahead of the grand tour. At 35, Siutsou is one of the more experienced riders in the peloton and was about to start his 16th grand tour, and his sixth Giro d'Italia in a row.

VIDEO: Froome Crashes Heavily in Time Trial Recon

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VIDEO:Froome Crashes Heavily in Time Trial Recon - Alternative Angle

BREAKING VIDEO: Chris Froome hits the deck on his time trial warmup. Follow here --> https://t.co/pOdsT3dJiz #giro #giro2018 #giro101 pic.twitter.com/p5YNQDpdJR

— Gran Fondo (@GranFondoGuide) May 4, 2018

Just happened during the TT recon. @chrisfroome crashed in Jerusalem! @giroditalia ?? #Sporza???? #Giro101 #GrandePartenza #Jerusalem #AmoreInfinito @sporza_koers #GiroSporza (c) The Cycling Hub pic.twitter.com/0GL5GNftOa

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