Remco Evenpoel has reacted for the first time about his accident in Flemish Brabant village of Oetingen on Tuesday. In a post published on the Olympic cycling champion’s Instagram account on Wednesday morning, Remco Evenpoeople said that the operation that he underwent on Tuesday went well. The 24-year-old added that “I am now focused on coming back even stronger. The comeback starts now”.
Remco Evenepoel’s tone was adamant in the Instagram post published on Wednesday. The Flemish Brabant cyclist intends to come back stronger than ever. He confirmed that he had suffered fractures in Tuesday accident and reassured fans that the surgery he had undergone went well.
“After what was a scary accident during training yesterday, I underwent surgery and it went well” Remco Evenpoel said.
“I have a fracture in my rib, my shoulder blade and my hand, bruising to my lungs and a dislocated collarbone. All the ligaments in this area of my body have also been torn. It will be a long journey, but I am totally focused on coming back stronger. Step by step.”
“I am very grateful for all the help and support I have received during the past 24 hours. From the emergency services to the local people that helped me at the scene to the medical teams in Anderlecht and Herentals as well as our team doctor.”
“I also want to thank my wife and my family for standing by me during this difficult time. I also want to express my support to the woman that was also involved in the accident”.
On Tuesday Remco Evenepoel’s team said that the cyclists will need to rest totally for 2 weeks after which a plan will be drawn up for a return to training.