Belgian rider Philippe Gilbert was leading the Tour de France's stage 16 when he hit the wall - literally.
He crashed earlier in the stage while descending from the Col de Portet-d'Aspet, hitting a wall and flipping off his bike spectacularly but avoiding major injury.
It was the same descentwhere Italian rider Fabio Casartelli died during the 1995 Tour.
Unfortunately, @PhilippeGilbert won't start tomorrow. Thanks for ride, congratulations for your courage, Philippe! 💛 Malheureusement, Philippe Gilbert ne prendra pas le départ demain. Merci pour tout et bon rétablissement, Philippe ! 💛#TDF2018pic.twitter.com/QHfrak79C8
