Netcompany Ineos faced a series of setbacks at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with Josh Tarling suffering a broken collarbone and Oscar Onley withdrawing from the race after crashing into a ravine, according to reports from L’Équipe and Le Dauphiné Libéré.
Which Netcompany Ineos riders were affected?
The team experienced what local media described as a “black day” due to a combination of injuries and poor results. Josh Tarling is sidelined with a broken collarbone, while Oscar Onley will not start the stage at La Bridoire following a crash that sent him into a ravine, according to Le Dauphiné Libéré.
Beyond the injuries, the team faced sporting frustrations. Kevin Vauquelin expressed disappointment with his performance during the event, according to L’Équipe.
How Paul Seixas views the race tactics
Despite the team’s losses, Paul Seixas indicated a need for a more aggressive approach to the competition. Speaking on the necessity of changing the race dynamic, Seixas issued a clear directive regarding the intensity of the competition:
Now, it’s really going to be necessary to harden the race.
Paul Seixas
According to reports from Eurosport and Sports-Orange, Seixas views this shift in intensity as a requirement to remain competitive against his rivals.
