Scooter incident causes crash in UCI Junior Nations Cup cycling race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:03 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
An elderly woman on a mobility scooter caused a crash during the UCI Junior Nations Cup cycling race in Germany on June 14. The accident led to Dutch cyclist Paul Vriesman flipping over his handlebars, resulting in a chain reaction among following riders. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported among those involved. Vriesman described the incident as a "nasty crash" on social media and expressed disappointment at having to abandon the race, marking the end of his return to competitive cycling after rehabilitation. The race took place at the LVM Saarland Trofeo, featuring young cyclists from various nations.
- •The crash happened during the UCI Junior Nations Cup in Germany.
- •Paul Vriesman was among those who fell due to the scooter.
- •No serious injuries were reported after the incident.
- •Vriesman detailed his experience on Instagram.
- •The multi-day event featured 17- and 18-year-old cyclists.
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Woman Drives Mobility Scooter into Bike Race and Sends Cyclists Flipping Over Their Handlebars
"Dutch cyclist Paul Vriesman flipped over his handlebars, triggering a pileup toward the end of the race
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