Kevin Geniets forced to abandon Paris-Nice after being hit by an advertising board before start of Stage 7
Kevin Geniets (Groupama-FDJ) was forced to abandon Paris-Nice on account of a freak accident as he made his way to the start for Stage 7. The Luxembourg rider was making his way to the start line when he was hit by an interview backdrop. Ad/> It appeared the structure was blown over by a huge gust of wind and it hit Geniets, sending him tumbling to the ground and into a barrier.


