It 'became a nightmare in a split second' – Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing the Gravel World Championships title

On Friday Geerike Schreurs (Netherlands) could be seen out on a course reconnaissance of the final loop of the UCI Gravel World Championships , quick with a smile as she passed on the crucial Folly climb and looking every bit relaxed and ready for the challenge that lay ahead on Saturday. The Dutch rider and her Specialized Off-road team had put a big target on the event, coming out early and with plenty of support to make sure they made the most of this opportunity for a gravel rider to clinch the rainbow jersey.