Top cyclist unhurt after collision with car

One of the Czech Republic's top road cyclists Jan Svorada got a scare when he collided with a car at an intersection on Wednesday. Svorada was thrown over the car's hood when the driver failed to yield right of way, but suffered only minor injuries. The cyclist had been travelling at a speed of about 50 kilometres per hour. Mr Svorada has been dominant in Czech cycling for the past decade, winning a total of 74 races.

Author: Jan Velinger