Remco Evenepoel fractures rib, shoulder blade and hand in training collision, Soudal-QuickStep confirm

Remco Evenepoel has sustained fractures to his rib, proper shoulder blade and proper hand following a coaching crash in Belgium, his Soudal-QuickStep group have confirmed. 

The double Olympic champion was driving in Oetingen, between Brussels and Antwerp, when he reportedly collided with the door of a Bpost postal car that opened in entrance of him. 

Flemish media initially reported that Evenepoel had suffered a collarbone fracture. Nevertheless, his group’s announcement confirms it was extra extreme. 

After initially being taken to the Erasmus Hospital in Anderlecht following the incident, Evenepoel was taken to a non-public clinic in Herentals, the place group docs will make choices on attainable surgical procedure and his restoration pathway after a full evaluation.

“Following an incident whereas coaching in the present day, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital the place it was revealed that he has sustained fractures to his rib, proper shoulder blade and his proper hand,” learn an announcement launched from Soudal-QuickStep.

“Remco was taken to the Erasmus Hospital in Anderlecht shortly after the incident, the place he was initially assessed. He’ll now journey to the hospital in Herentals, the place alongside the Soudal Fast-Step medical employees, his accidents might be additional assessed and the pathway for his restoration determined. We want him a speedy restoration!”

Evenepoel’s gold S-Works Tarmac SL8 bike was snapped in half on account of the crash. 

Workforce boss Patrick Lefevere was initially glad to see the bike seem worse affected than his rider, nonetheless, he’ll now should navigate an extended restoration course of than maybe anticipated.

“I solely know that somebody opened his door and Remco crashed into it. Such accidents sadly occur 5 instances a day, individuals who do not listen and open their door,” stated Lefevere to Sporza, hours earlier than his accidents had been confirmed.

“Remco has ache in his shoulder and his hand. Our physician is engaged on it. His bike broke in two in that incident. However it’s higher to have his bike in two than his arm.”