> The tests revealed a significant hematoma on the vastus lateralis muscle of the right quadriceps and a small lesion of the muscle fascia—injuries that do not require surgery but will need a recovery period of about two weeks.

> "I'm speechless," said Ciccone. "I tried to push through to finish the stage because I hoped the hospital tests would show it wasn’t so serious and that I could recover and fight for a stage win. But I immediately realized it was something major because the pain was too intense—and now we know why."