FILE PHOTO: Cycling - Geraint Thomas Homecoming Parade - Cardiff, Britain - August 9, 2018 Team Sky's Geraint Thomas waves to the crowd during the homecoming parade after his victory in the Tour De France REUTERS/Rebecca Naden
(Reuters) - Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas was given the all clear to defend his title at next month's three-week race despite crashing out of the Tour de Suisse on Tuesday, his Team Ineos said.
“Thomas was taken straight to hospital having suffered abrasions on his shoulder and a cut above his right eye in the wake of the crash, but thankfully the 33-year-old has not sustained any further injuries,” the British outfit said in a statement.
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