Max Schachmann hit by stray car during Il Lombardia

Updated 15/08/2020 at 17:21 GMT

Max Schachmann was taken out by a stray car during the latter stages of Il Lombardia in an utterly bizarre incident.

Maxilian Schachmann fährt bei der Lombardei-Rundfahrt in ein Auto

Image credit: Eurosport

The German national champion was on the final descent when an unauthorised vehicle veered on to the course, cutting across the blindsided Schachmann who hit the car before crashing off his bike.

The Bora-Hansgrohe rider was quick to get back on the bike to finish seventh, but questions remain over how the car made its way onto the course.

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