A huge build-up of riders took place at Lee Valley VeloPark during the second qualifying men’s scratch race on day three of Birmingham 2022. Walsh required medical attention and was later taken to hospital, with Isle of Man’s Matt Bostock being taken away on a stretcher, prompting applause from the crowd. One member of the crowd was carried away in a wheelchair covered in blood, while a young woman was treated for a cut on her hand. Screens were eventually placed around the area in which Walls was treated. Riders crash on final lap in men’s 15km scratch race qualifier (AP) It is the second major crash in as many days after Joe Truman was knocked out cold and suffered a suspected broken collarbone after hitting 70km/h on the track. The remainder of the session at the track was soon abandoned with the venue cleared. Only one additional sprint race was scheduled before a break. England’s Matt Walls crashes at Lee Valley VeloPark (EPA) There were not enough riders standing at the end of the race for the result to stand. A statement from British Cycling read: “Following a collision in the men’s scratch, Matt Walls & Matt Bostock are being treated by medics before being taken to hospital for further treatment. “We send our best wishes to the riders and spectators involved in the incident and will provide further information when we can.” Riders crash on final lap in men’s 15km scratch race qualifier (AP) While Team England added: “Following an accident in the men’s cycling scratch race, Matt Walsh has been taken to hospital for checks. “We send our best wishes to the riders and spectators involved in the incident and will provide further information when we can.”
