Two members of the Tshenolo cycling team, Thokozani Mahlangu and Siyanda Gumede, were involved in an accident at the Tour du Faso, where they were tasked with helping to protect Gustav Basson’s podium position.
Both Gumede and Mahlangu suffered heavy falls.
This meant that Basson had to complete the 10th and final stage of the Tour du Faso without the assistance of the two riders.
Gumede was unable to finish the race, while Mahlangu struggled to the finish line with a damaged bicycle.
Neither of the riders sustained serious injuries.
Basson secures 3rd place overall
Basson, who began the stage in third place in the general classification, secured 10th place in the stage, ultimately finishing third in the tour overall.
His team-mate, Emile van Niekerk, took sixth place in the stage, which was won by Azzedine Lagab of Algeria, with Tiemoko Diamoutene of Mali in second and Nadjib Assal, also from Algeria, in third.
Paul Daumont was the wearer of the yellow jersey and the winner of the points classification, while Youssef Bdadou finished third in the points classification.
