During the Tour of Flanders, Picnic-PostNL riders John Degenkolb, Tim Naberman, and Alex Edmondson were involved in a spill that caused injuries for all three. Medical checkups revealed Degenkolb suffered multiple fractures, while Naberman has a broken wrist and Edmondson a sprained ankle. Degenkolb faces surgery and a two-month recovery, complicating his plans for upcoming races. The incident occurred with 126km left in the race and poses significant setbacks for the riders, particularly Degenkolb who aimed to prepare for Paris-Roubaix.
"John hit the ground with quite a lot of force in the crash, and the in-race medical team immediately suspected a fractured collarbone. He was transferred to the local race hospital where further checks and x-rays were conducted."
"He will undergo surgery on his wrist, before a period of recovery. Timelines can often change but we expect him to be out of competition for two months."
"The timing of the extended injury absence is particularly tough for the Classics focussed Degenkolb, who told Cyclingnews at the start of the season that his passion for the Classics still burned."
"Edmondson, he will rest for the upcoming week. The timing of the extended injury absence is particularly tough for the Classics focussed Degenkolb, who told Cyclingnews at the start of the season that his passion for the Classics still burned."
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