You hate to see it, but sometimes mechanical maladies play a big role in the outcome of some of the calendar's premier cycling events and stages. All that hard work, dedication and training can be undone by an unfortunate incident, faulty equipment or simply too many watts! We've compiled a 2023 round-up of the most notable upsetting mechanicals faced by the pro peloton this year... did we miss any out? Let us know in the comments.

⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Rui Costa's Tour De Romandie
1:07 - Sepp Kuss at the Giro D'Italia
1:43 - Primož Roglič's Giro D'Italia
2:28 - Eduard Prades Tour of Hellas
2:55 - Derek Gee's Paris Roubaix
3:41 - Hugo Hofstetter Breaks 2 Pairs Of Bars in 1 Race!
4:04 - MVDP's Handlebars At Le Samyn
4:28 - Nils Politt at the Tour De France

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