Barring accidents

Canyon was forced to issue a ‘stop ride’ notice for its top- ofthe-range Aeroad CFR model after the handlebar on Mathieu van der Poel’s bike snapped at Le Samyn in the closing kilometres of the race. Van der Poel could be seen throwing the broken part of his bars away, but still managed to help lead out team-mate Tim Merlier who went on to win. The Dutchman rode an adapted model for his win at Strade Bianche a few days later. Canyon is continuing to investigate the issue.