A massive hail storm hit yesterday during Stage 2 of the Criterium du Dauphine in the Chartreuse Mountains of France. 31-year-old Belgian cyclist, Tim Declercq, suffered an absolute wailing to his back and took to social media to share pictures of his injuries:

Thankfully he’s a quick healer and has a sense of humor about the situation:

“As if le Dauphine was not painful enough for the legs.”

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....