Spanish prospect Guardeño remains in ICU after serious training crash
The Caja Rural–Seguros RGA climber Jaume Guardeño remains in intensive care following a serious training accident, with the team confirming he is still under close medical supervision.
Caja Rural–Seguros RGA have confirmed that Jaume Guardeño remains in intensive care at Hospital Taulí in Sabadell after being involved in a serious collision with a vehicle during a training ride on Tuesday. The 23 year old was airlifted from the scene by helicopter and remains in the ICU with severe injuries.
According to reports in the Spanish press, Guardeño was training near Centelles, in the province of Barcelona, when he struck a stone on a descent and lost control of his bike. He then collided with a vehicle at speed. He is understood to have suffered a serious head injury, although his condition is described as stable.
The accident came just days after Guardeño completed the Volta a Catalunya.
“From the Caja Rural-Seguros RGA team, we continue to send all our strength and affection to Jaume, as well as to his family and those close to him during these moments.,” the team said the update.
The accident came shortly after Guardeño completed the Volta a Catalunya, continuing what had been a strong period for the young Spaniard.
He has emerged as one of the most promising talents in Spanish cycling in recent seasons, finishing 14th overall and fifth in the youth classification at the 2025 Vuelta a España.
His performances had led to expectations that he would make his Tour de France debut this summer, with the Grand Départ scheduled to take place in Barcelona.
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