{"id":2189736,"date":"2026-10-09T21:37:54","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189736"},"modified":"2026-10-09T21:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T18:37:54","slug":"young-uscx-champion-tofik-beshir-in-icu-at-tennessee-hospital-after-head-on-crash-on-gravel-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2189736","title":{"rendered":"Young USCX champion Tofik Beshir in ICU at Tennessee hospital after &#8216;head-on crash&#8217; on gravel ride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fvAgnU8cnGkJ8JiE4srbUF-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vtuYdJyqhrVvExoCMo6ENY-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;The helmet definitely saved his life&#8217; 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His parents were with him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He is not conscious yet, and there are still a lot of unknowns. Healing thoughts and prayers are what he needs right now. I will update his status as we learn more,&#8221; the statement read on the crowdfunding page.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Friends establish a GoFundMe page for Ezra Caudell as Modern Adventure provide an injury update<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">US racer Ezra Caudell remains in hospital with &#8216;multi-system trauma&#8217; after Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Genuine reason for hope&#8217; for Ezra Caudell&#8217;s recovery as team gives update on Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Beshir grew up in Arlington, Virginia, his parents both from Ethiopia. This fall, he moved to Banner Elk, North Carolina, where he is a freshman at Lees-McRae College and competes as a multi-discipline rider on their cycling team.<\/p>\n<p>He competed in the elite races at the US Cyclocross Series in September and early October, where he won five of the six races, two of them C1, and secured the USCX series title.<\/p>\n<p>As of Saturday morning, the GoFundMe page had raised $49,988 with a goal of $200,000 to help fund Beshir&#8217;s medical care.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are asking for donations to help fund Tofik and his family&#8217;s medical care on his long road to recovery. 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On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Friends establish a GoFundMe page for Ezra Caudell as Modern Adventure provide an injury update<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">US racer Ezra Caudell remains in hospital with &#8216;multi-system trauma&#8217; after Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Genuine reason for hope&#8217; for Ezra Caudell&#8217;s recovery as team gives update on Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash injuries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">US racer Ezra Caudell leaves hospital, makes &#8216;remarkable&#8217; recovery progress 31 days after being left in critical condition by crash at Philadelphia Cycling Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jaume Guarde\u00f1o undergoes brain surgery five months after training crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lot of eyes have been on me and I need to learn how to deal with that&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock adjusts to favourite status ahead of Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Matt Beers ready to chase &#8216;a medal of any kind&#8217; as he picks shot at Gravel World Championships glory over Life Time Grand Prix<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m kind of nervous&#8217; \u2013 Will mystery knee injury hold Isaac del Toro back at Il Lombardia?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brandon McNulty: I don&#8217;t feel burdened by the rainbow jersey, I just feel like I&#8217;m trying to honour it<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d says &#8216;it&#8217;s possible&#8217; Il Lombardia will be the final race of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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His parents were with him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He is not conscious yet, and there are still a lot of unknowns. Healing thoughts and prayers are what he needs right now. I will update his status as we learn more,&#8221; the statement read on the crowdfunding page.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Friends establish a GoFundMe page for Ezra Caudell as Modern Adventure provide an injury update<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">US racer Ezra Caudell remains in hospital with &#8216;multi-system trauma&#8217; after Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Genuine reason for hope&#8217; for Ezra Caudell&#8217;s recovery as team gives update on Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Beshir grew up in Arlington, Virginia, his parents both from Ethiopia. This fall, he moved to Banner Elk, North Carolina, where he is a freshman at Lees-McRae College and competes as a multi-discipline rider on their cycling team.<\/p>\n<p>He competed in the elite races at the US Cyclocross Series in September and early October, where he won five of the six races, two of them C1, and secured the USCX series title.<\/p>\n<p>As of Saturday morning, the GoFundMe page had raised $49,988 with a goal of $200,000 to help fund Beshir&#8217;s medical care.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are asking for donations to help fund Tofik and his family&#8217;s medical care on his long road to recovery. Expenses may include time in the ICU, longterm stay in the hospital, PT, family expenses as they stay near Johnson City, and anything else that may arise,&#8221; the fundraising page read.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Cyclocross<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-WppwLndiZcKUsht4ahQKTo\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-WppwLndiZcKUsht4ahQKTo slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fnfpSfuM3neaK9DtSrBcKF.gif\" alt=\"Jackie Tyson\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image rounded-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>Jackie Tyson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">North American Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Jackie has been involved in professional sports for more than 30 years in news reporting, sports marketing and public relations. She founded Peloton Sports in 1998, a sports marketing and public relations agency, which managed projects for Tour de Georgia, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah and USA Cycling. She also founded Bike Alpharetta Inc, a Georgia non-profit to promote safe cycling. She is proud to have worked in professional baseball for six years &#8211; from selling advertising to pulling the tarp for several minor league teams. On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">US racer Ezra Caudell remains in hospital with &#8216;multi-system trauma&#8217; after Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Genuine reason for hope&#8217; for Ezra Caudell&#8217;s recovery as team gives update on Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash injuries<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/T6K375tBHJH4pwoD8X6q35-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">US racer Ezra Caudell leaves hospital, makes &#8216;remarkable&#8217; recovery progress 31 days after being left in critical condition by crash at Philadelphia Cycling Classic<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pBD48KgNiotg4XKVmYz8fY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Jaume Guarde\u00f1o undergoes brain surgery five months after training crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bauke Mollema, Pello Bilbao and other retiring riders receive guard of honour send-off at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RrhZGa5L52b2bE5vEGCdpK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A lot of eyes have been on me and I need to learn how to deal with that&#8217; \u2013 Tom Pidcock adjusts to favourite status ahead of Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FUbYDmC86uaoy5Y4gzPDBK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Matt Beers ready to chase &#8216;a medal of any kind&#8217; as he picks shot at Gravel World Championships glory over Life Time Grand Prix<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MVtqzhWvzb32RYrgoaDdYY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m kind of nervous&#8217; \u2013 Will mystery knee injury hold Isaac del Toro back at Il Lombardia?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qhs6334bZszt2HmfKua4xk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brandon McNulty: I don&#8217;t feel burdened by the rainbow jersey, I just feel like I&#8217;m trying to honour it<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mkNMFATbRZrG6rPfXj9g4b-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d says &#8216;it&#8217;s possible&#8217; Il Lombardia will be the final race of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AXN9E7GUobkWJzTvSxAh8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Bauke Mollema, Pello Bilbao and other retiring riders receive guard of honour send-off at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mtKRYapwNVkaT8V2HBW9de-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I just had nothing to lose&#8217; \u2013 Tiffany Cromwell delivers feisty farewell in Nannup at home UCI Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gwtEjRDggNChVLEcA5v9Tb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gwtEjRDggNChVLEcA5v9Tb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gwtEjRDggNChVLEcA5v9Tb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gwtEjRDggNChVLEcA5v9Tb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gwtEjRDggNChVLEcA5v9Tb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We cannot keep accepting the fact that guys are getting injured or literally dying&#8217; 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His parents were with him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He is not conscious yet, and there are still a lot of unknowns. Healing thoughts and prayers are what he needs right now. I will update his status as we learn more,&#8221; the statement read on the crowdfunding page.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Friends establish a GoFundMe page for Ezra Caudell as Modern Adventure provide an injury update<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sUikwwj9pqNvgWz5i52z96-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">US racer Ezra Caudell remains in hospital with &#8216;multi-system trauma&#8217; after Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/y39TDWEFnZ8ugJXQC2SwR8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Genuine reason for hope&#8217; for Ezra Caudell&#8217;s recovery as team gives update on Philadelphia Cycling Classic crash injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Beshir grew up in Arlington, Virginia, his parents both from Ethiopia. This fall, he moved to Banner Elk, North Carolina, where he is a freshman at Lees-McRae College and competes as a multi-discipline rider on their cycling team.<\/p>\n<p>He competed in the elite races at the US Cyclocross Series in September and early October, where he won five of the six races, two of them C1, and secured the USCX series title.<\/p>\n<p>As of Saturday morning, the GoFundMe page had raised $49,988 with a goal of $200,000 to help fund Beshir&#8217;s medical care.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are asking for donations to help fund Tofik and his family&#8217;s medical care on his long road to recovery. 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