Geraint Thomas fit for Tour de France despite crash

    Defending champion Geraint Thomas will race the Tour de France despite crashing out of a race.

    The Welshman was taking part in the Tour of Switzerland when he was brought down to the floor.

    Team Ineos said the 33-year-old suffered "abrasions to his shoulder and a cut above his right eye" but escaped serious injury.

    Thomas is expected to lead Team Ineos at the Tour de France after team-mate Chris Froome was badly injured in crash at the Criterium du Dauphine last week, ruling him out of action for at least six months.

    Team Ineos doctor Derick Macleod said Thomas had been given the "all clear", but added that they "will continue to monitor him over the next few days".

    "We're optimistic he'll make a full recovery over the coming days though and all being well he'll be back on his bike very soon", said Macleod.

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