Newsflash: May 30 - High Hopes, a shock crash, and a sad loss
In the Netherlands, a shadow fell over the Ronde van Lekkerkerk when Ellen van Dijk crashed in the closing moments of the race. The incident forced organisers to cancel the event, and the cycling world now anxiously awaits news on the condition of one of its most respected riders.
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