Helmet Saved Me from Critical Head Trauma’ – Mattias Skjelmose Returns to Coaching Just Days After Intense Paris-Great Crash

Simply 3 days after crashing closely out of Paris-Great, Mattias Skjelmose (Lidl-Trek) resumed coaching indoors having have shyed away from critical harm, together with his upcoming altitude camp and scheduled race program for spring unaffected.

Skjelmose crashed onerous onto his proper aspect all the way through the shortened 7th degree on the Race to the Solar, after colliding with a low divider kerb in the course of the street. He used to be left mendacity at the rainy highway and writhing in ache, compelled to desert when he used to be having a look poised for a podium end general, having began the penultimate day in 3rd position on GC.

It appeared as even though a extra critical hip, knee or elbow harm have been sustained however updates from Lidl-Trek and Skjelmose himself dominated that out after the Dane’s discuss with to the sanatorium. After all,  stitches to his arm and a check-over of his again had been all that used to be wanted.

“After having my back examined by specialists here in Andorra, I have been cleared to resume my training again,” stated Skjelmose.

In spite of the extra visual touch being made to his hip, knee and elbow, Skjelmose additionally highlighted the significance of his helmet in saving him from anything else extra catastrophic, together with his head additionally hitting the bottom within the crash.

“Thankfully, there’s an increased focus on safety in modern cycling, because that helmet really saved me from getting a serious head trauma,” endured Skjelmose. 

“I feel blessed not to have gotten worse injuries.”

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Skjelmose will now glance to re-find his absolute best shape for the summer season, with a focal point on main Lidl-trek’s GC ambitions on the Excursion de France, but in addition for the trio of Ardennes Classics, after making his go back at País Vasco on April 7.

“Now I will go to altitude training camp and continue my race program as planned,” stated Skjelmose. “See you in Itzulia Basque Country.”