I either heard or read last night that they were still weighing their options on Hoogerland. Apparently he needs a lot of stitches. One only need look at the photos Baynative posted to agree. I’m sure he wants to continue but he’s going to need antibiotics, stitches and a tetanus shot for sure and probably painkillers as well. The only good news in all this is that today is a rest day. They have plenty of time to get him stitched and bandaged up and discuss the plan going forward.
I watched the recap last night since they had to sign off early from the live coverage. Hoogerland’s dad was very upset at the finish (with the team bus). Poor guy. To see your son nearly impaled on a fence in his first Tour has got to be devastating.
But aside from the disappointment & the anger, surely he also has to be damned proud of his kid. Hoogerland looked like he'd been mauled by a mountain lion, but he got right up and into the race again, with his sliced & diced flesh and bike shorts flapping in the wind and finished what he began.
Now that's a true competitor.Very impressive.