Germany's Lipowitz makes promising comeback 50 days after Tour crash
German top cyclist Florian Lipowitz returned to action from a collarbone fracture on Wednesday with a promising performance at the Giro della Tascana race in Italy. Lipowitz arrived with the peleton in Pontedera after 189.
German cyclist Florian Lipowitz, from the Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe team, has made a promising return to competition 50 days after suffering a collarbone fracture during the 2026 Tour de France. Lipowitz is currently participating in the Giro della Tascana race in Italy, where he has demonstrated strong performance and valuable lead work for his team.
The Italian race saw Lipowitz finish alongside the peloton after 189.4 kilometers, and he also appeared in the front of the pack, playing a crucial role in his team's efforts. Lipowitz's teammate, Giulio Pellizzari, secured the victory in his home country, with Jordan Jegat and Christian Scaroni rounding out the top three.
The 27-year-old Lipowitz had been sidelined for nearly two months following the injury at the Tour de France, where he placed third the previous year. He is now set to compete in three more races in Italy in the coming days, which will help determine if he can also participate in the upcoming September 20-27 world championships in Montreal.
Lipowitz's potential inclusion in the championships is even more significant given that fellow superstar Tadej Pogačar of Slovenia is currently absent after breaking his collarbone during the Vuelta a España.
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