Veteran bicycle owner Wout van Aert‘s crew has not too long ago shared an replace concerning the harm he sustained in the course of the Vuelta A Espana. The athlete had to exit the race halfway after he sadly crashed on stage 16. But what really occurred to the cyclo-cross racer?

Here are all of the accessible updates concerning Wout van Aert’s harm, together with his estimated return.

How did Wout van Aert get injured at Vuelta A Espana?

Wout van Aert injured his left knee after crashing on the descent of the Collada Llomena on stage 16. As a consequence of the wound he sustained, he has had to abandon the Vuelta A Espana.

The 29-year-old sportsman began the competition impressively, assuming the lead fairly early. Wout van Aert continued to keep pole place within the race for the primary two climbs, earlier than shedding his place due to his crash on stage 16. With over 50km remaining, the crash had injured his knee.

The Visma-Lease a Bike rider made a frantic try to rejoin the proceedings with a substitute bike. However, Van Aert skilled a lot discomfort whereas pedaling and determined to surrender after a number of hundred meters.

When will Wout van Aert return to biking?

As per the newest replace from the Visma crew, Wout van Aert’s harm requires intensive care however doesn’t embody any fractures. Nevertheless, it’s presently unknown when the bicycle owner can return to full health.

In an official assertion launched by his crew, it was disclosed that Wout van Aert will bear remedy in Belgium, as per Cyclingnews. “The three-time stage winner had to withdraw due to severe knee pain caused by a deep wound,” the message learn. “That wound requires intensive care. Wout will travel back to Belgium to continue his recovery.”

Following Van Aert’s harm, Spanish rider Marc Soler proceeded to safe victory within the stage. Filippo Zana completed 18 seconds behind Soler, with British teenager Max Poole rounding off the highest three.