Fabio Jakobsen finished last on stage 5 to Laruns, 33:50 down on the winner and new race leader Jai Hindley, but the Soudal-Quickstep sprinter considered making it to finish a personal triumph.
Jakobsen crashed hard and at speed in the stage 4 sprint on the Nogaro motor racing circuit but wanted to race on, despite a poor night’s sleep and lots of pain. He was fortunate not to suffer any fractures or serious injury but has lots of road rash.
