MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) — Chris Froome risked losing the yellow jersey after his bike was broken in a bizarre crash at the wild conclusion to the 12th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.
Richie Porte crashed into a motorbike and Froome, who was following right behind his former teammate, crashed also.
Froome threw his bike aside and began running up the road instead.
Froome eventually was given a small yellow race assistance bike before his team car was finally able to provide him with a suitable substitute.
All of Froome's main rivals crossed ahead of him but it wasn't immediately clear if race officials would neutralize the finish and enable Froome to keep the lead.