Bicycle Riders Hurt in Big Crash

May 10, 2026, 21:06
EuropeSports

Introduction

Many riders from the UAE Team Emirates-XRG had a big accident during the second part of the Giro d'Italia race in Bulgaria.

Main Body

The road was wet. Marc Soler fell, and then 30 riders fell together. Marc Soler broke a bone in his hip. Jay Vine hurt his head and his arm. Adam Yates hurt his ear and head. Now, these three men are in the hospital. Bicycle racing is dangerous. Jay Vine has many accidents. He fell 23 times in five years. Some other riders died in the past. This shows that the sport is very risky. Some people are angry. Jasper Stuyven says the race started again too fast. He thinks there were not enough doctors. Another rider, António Morgado, says the road was too slippery.

Conclusion

The race is now in Italy. Guillermo Thomas Silva is the leader. Paul Magnier won two parts of the race.

Learning

💥 The 'Hurt' Pattern

Look at how we talk about pain and accidents in this story. We use simple words to describe what happened to the body.

1. Action Words for Pain

  • Hurt →\rightarrow Use this for general pain.
    • Example: Jay Vine hurt his head.
  • Broke →\rightarrow Use this for bones (hard parts of the body).
    • Example: Marc Soler broke a bone.

2. Describing the Problem When something is 'too much', we use Too + Word:

  • Too fast →\rightarrow Speed was a problem.
  • Too slippery →\rightarrow The road was a problem.

3. Body Parts List

  • Hip
  • Head
  • Arm
  • Ear

Quick Rule: Past events →\rightarrow Fell, Broke, Hurt, Was.

Vocabulary Learning

bicycle (n.)
a vehicle with two wheels that you pedal
Example:I rode a bicycle to the park yesterday.
riders (n.)
people who travel on bicycles or horses
Example:The riders were excited about the race.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:She hurt her arm when she fell.
big (adj.)
large in size or amount
Example:They had a big celebration after winning.
crash (n.)
a sudden collision that causes damage
Example:The car crash caused a traffic jam.
accident (n.)
an unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:The accident happened on the highway.
road (n.)
a path for vehicles and people
Example:The road was wet after the rain.
wet (adj.)
covered with water or damp
Example:The road was wet and slippery.
dangerous (adj.)
able to cause harm or injury
Example:Swimming in that lake is dangerous.
hospital (n.)
a place where people are treated for illness or injury
Example:He was taken to the hospital after the fall.
risky (adj.)
having a chance of danger or loss
Example:Climbing that rock is risky.
fast (adj.)
moving quickly
Example:The race started too fast for the riders.
slippery (adj.)
hard to walk or drive on because it is wet or smooth
Example:The road was slippery after the rain.
leader (n.)
the person who is in charge or ahead
Example:She is the leader of the team.
won (v.)
to be successful or achieve victory
Example:They won the championship last year.
parts (n.)
sections or pieces of something
Example:The race had two parts.
angry (adj.)
feeling strong dislike or annoyance
Example:He was angry when he heard the news.
started (v.)
to begin or set in motion
Example:The race started at nine o'clock.
doctors (n.)
people who treat people who are sick or injured
Example:The doctors examined the riders.
head (n.)
the upper part of the body that contains the brain
Example:He hit his head on the road sign.
ear (n.)
the part of the body used for hearing
Example:She has a sore ear after the accident.
bone (n.)
a hard part of the body that makes up the skeleton
Example:He broke a bone in his arm.
hip (n.)
the joint that connects the thigh to the pelvis
Example:She had a pain in her hip.
arm (n.)
the part of the body from the shoulder to the hand
Example:He injured his arm while riding.