Cycling: Remco injured in crash while training

Not exactly ideal for base season. Will probably be back on the trainer in 3 weeks

Had a non displaced rib fracture and scaphoid fracture of my wrist after wiping out in a traffic circle on my TT bike back in May. Think Jan Ulrich TT crash in the rain in 2003.

I was back on the bike in two weeks for easy riding, had a soft cast for the wrist and used that to brace my weight on the bars.

It was about 4 weeks before I could ride normal with little pain.

If his rib fracture isn’t displaced and no pneumothorax, I can see him on the trainer doing long zone 2 rides in a week with something rigged to keep weight off his wrist and shoulder.

Biggest fear is crashing again if he hits the road before he’s healed.

Oh no. Anyway.

Remco update

quote:

---

The comeback starts now. After a scary accident on training yesterday, I underwent surgery last night and everything went well. With a fracture to my rib, shoulder blade, hand, contusions to my lungs and a dislocation of my right clavicle which has caused all surrounding ligaments to be torn, it's going to be a long journey but I’m fully focused on my recovery and I’m determined to come back stronger, step by step. I’m very grateful for all the help and support I received the last 24 hours. From the emergency services, the neighbours that helped me in the first moment, the medical teams in Anderlecht and Herentals and our team doctor Phil Jansen. Also a special mention for my wife, my family for standing by me in these difficult moments and to everyone for their supportive messages. I also want to express my support to the woman who was involved in the accident.

---