British Cycling Women’s National Circuit Series leader Isabel Darvill of Newark suffers broken pelvis in crash at McLaren Automotive Sheffield Women’s Grand Prix forcing her to drop out of series
A serious injury has spelled the end for Newark’s Isabel Darvill who has been dominant all summer.
Darvill was racing in the McLaren Automotive Sheffield Women’s Grand Prix on Wednesday, attempting to maintain her spot as the league leader with 135 point in the British Cycling Women’s National Circuit Series.
Riding hard things were looking good, until on the final lap of the race disaster struck and she was knocked to the floor in a crash.
The impact left her with a broken pelvis, meaning unfortunately she has now had to drop out of the series.
It came just a week after she had managed to bounce back from another crash in Dudley, which left her bloodied with a cut to her knee requiring nine stitches.
On that occasion she fought valiantly to finish the race and stay in the competition.
Now sadly, Sheffield spelled the end to a season of competitive cycling which Darvill put her all into.
After the crash she reflected on what had happened and expressed safety concerns in a social media post.
She said: "Those that know me, know that I get back up after a crash and never leave much time for recovery.
“In the last lap of Sheffield GP last night, I was taken out by poor riding and desperation.
“As soon as I hit the floor I was unable to move and just knew it was more than a bruise. I’ve been left with a broken pelvis, a fair amount of skin missing and a smashed bike.
“2024 has been a hell of a year and I’d finally achieved leading the circuit series until my luck flipped upside down.
“I won’t be able to finish off the rest of the year and this has mentally knocked me when I’d gotten myself where I wanted after many years.
“Thanks to all those that have supported over Dudley and Sheffield, you know who you are
“My fingers are crossed for a safer environment next year and please if you’ve felt unsafe at all this year, stand up and report it because actions have consequences I’ll see you all back on the road in 2025."
