Joseba Beloki

Stage races Joseba Beloki Dorronsoro (born 12 August 1973) is a Spanish Basque former professional road bicycle racer.

[3] Beloki suffered a hard fall that broke his right femur in two places along with his elbow and his wrist.

[4] Armstrong was following immediately behind Beloki and, to avoid the fallen rider, headed off the road to go down the hill through the underbrush and across a small field.

For the 2004 season, Beloki opted to sign for the French team Brioches La Boulangère in preparation for the 2004 Tour de France.

He started his home race, the Tour of the Basque Country, but failed to even complete the first stage before retiring in pain from his injuries.

The road segment where the crash happened