After suffering up the Col de la Madeleine to make the time cut by just seven seconds on the queen stage of the Tour de France Femmes, Chloé Dygert has been forced to abandon the race due to severe pain in her left leg, as well as ongoing illness and stomach issues.
Ever since her horrific crash in the time trial at the 2020 World Championships in Imola, the American has faced continuous problems with her leg. The long and steep ascent of the Madeleine, combined with the cumulative fatigue from a tough week of racing, aggravated the issue, which caused her to suffer all the way up the climb and break down in tears once she reached the summit.
