DAY 15
Stage 13
St.ETIENNE - L'ALPE D'HUEZ 204km

19th July 1997

"Chris Abandons!"

Chris Boardman today faced reality and was forced to abandon the Tour!

After struggling with back and neck injuries, sustained in a crash 4 days ago,
he gave up after just 54km of todays stage, unable to continue. He was upset
and tearfull as he sat in the GAN team car, realizing he would not make it to Paris.

Although he is out of the race he vowed to return as he said he
had "unfinished business" to attend to in the future!

Chris will return home to Hoylake, near Liverpool, England and have the hospital
check out his injuries and rest completely for 10 days. If he is OK he may ride
the Tour of Spain in preparation for the World Time Trial Championship.



Chris Status : Abandoned!



Current GAN Status!

CHRIS BOARDMAN'S 97 TOUR DE FRANCE ENDS!