November 28, 2004. Challenge de la France Cycliste #2. Sedan, France: skipping the Super Prestige race to unleash a monster-sized can of whupass against his French peers = 1st place

French cyclo-cross champion John Gadret (Chocolade Jacques) injured himself in Tuesday’s World Cup race in Hofstade. He is suffering from a dislocated right shoulder and will have his arm in a sling for several days, receiving twice daily physiotherapy sessions. Gadret was hoping to take part in this weekend’s World Cup race in Switzerland, but will have to forfeit. But he is aiming to be on the start line to defend his national champion’s jersey in Liévin on January 9.

Ouch.

I’m not sure if the photo is pre- or post dislocated shoulder, but here’s hoping Gadret’s French title defense and ultimately his world championship showdown in Germany won’t be compromised.