Teams & Riders The Remco Evenepoel is the next Eddy Merckx thread

[Pantani_lives]

The way he looked I'd be surprised if he doesn't have enough time to properly prepare for the Tour. A real pity he'll likely miss the Ardennes though. Would have loved to see him in AGR and FW and to finally see the Remco vs Pogacar duel in LBL we've been waiting for years now.

Big duels never happen in cycling. One of the two always crashes or has some other problem.

 

[AmRacer]

Big duels never happen in cycling. One of the two always crashes or has some other problem.

We had four for the Tour, but three crashed.

 

[DenisMenchov]

Words from a former junior CX Dutch and European champion and multiple World Cup race winner.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775906492308197721

View: https://twitter.com/jens_dekker/status/1775906492308197721

I'm far from a pro and did a similar thing 2 years and also crashed, I would even say that it was an identical crash though I didn't slide that much because I crashed immediately after the jump and I know how hard it is to keep yourself on two wheels.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Lefevere said Tour isn't in danger.

While this is most likely the case, Lefevere was asked just moments after hearing the news, and he was only basing that off the images of Evenepoel holding his arm in a 90° angle. This was before Evenepoel was even examined. I haven't seen an update since.

 

[Karl Merckx]

Lefevere said Tour isn't in danger.

That's what he assumed seeing the video of Remco walking to the cars, but he doesn't really know what the medical verdict is.

edit: what logic said

 

[Lequack]

Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.
There it was revealed that the Belgian Champion suffered a fracture to his right collarbone and his right scapula.

Medical Update | Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team

Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.

www.soudal-quickstepteam.com

 

[AmRacer]

Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.
There it was revealed that the Belgian Champion suffered a fracture to his right collarbone and his right scapula.

Medical Update | Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team

Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.

www.soudal-quickstepteam.com

What does that means for his recovery time?

 

[Salvarani]

What does that means for his recovery time?

Depends on if he needs an operation.

 

[Lequack]

Isn't recovery much faster with an operation for collarbones?

 

[Karl Merckx]

Depends on if he needs an operation.

"Remco will travel to Belgium on Friday, where he will undergo an operation on his collarbone, and further examination, at the hospital in Herentals."

They operate to heal faster.

 

[Karl Merckx]

Isn't recovery much faster with an operation for collarbones?

yes

 

[Salvarani]

"Remco will travel to Belgium on Friday, where he will undergo an operation on his collarbone, and further examination, at the hospital in Herentals."

They operate to heal faster.

I was thinking about the scapula. It has longer recovery time. I think.

 

[houtdffan]

Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.
There it was revealed that the Belgian Champion suffered a fracture to his right collarbone and his right scapula.

Medical Update | Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team

Following the crash during Thursday’s stage 4 of Itzulia Basque Country, Remco Evenepoel was taken to hospital, for medical examination.

www.soudal-quickstepteam.com

6-12 weeks for a broken scapula

 

[Karl Merckx]

I was thinking about the scapula. It has longer recovery time. I think.

Sure but don't they operate too on that case in order to reduce the recovery time ?

 

[Salvarani]

Sure but don't they operate too on that case in order to reduce the recovery time ?

Sure, but I assume they only operate if they have to do so or that is the best option... which in itself reduces the recovery time in comparison to doing nothing.

 

[ppanther92]

I was thinking about the scapula. It has longer recovery time. I think.

Yes, basically all flat bones take longer to heal due to differences in blood supply to them. BUT, this ofc doesn't mean he cannot train during all the recovery time. Not at all actually, will be back on a stationary bike soon. That said, the Tour is what? 13 weeks out? Close call because I guess some real road training would be good as well in any case. Not quite sure how reasonable it is to get kilometers in when the fracture is not fully healed.

 

[Salvarani]

Yes, basically all flat bones take longer to heal due to differences in blood supply to them. BUT, this ofc doesn't mean he cannot train during all the recovery time. Not at all actually, will be back on a stationary bike soon. That said, the Tour is what? 13 weeks out? Close call because I guess some real road training would be good as well in any case. Not quite sure how reasonable it is to get kilometers in when the fracture is not fully healed.

Tough and not ideal, it is what it is.

 

[ppanther92]

Tough and not ideal, it is what it is.

Honestly, we really can't have nice things. This gives me Tour 2014 vibes already again...

 

[veganrob]

Yes, basically all flat bones take longer to heal due to differences in blood supply to them. BUT, this ofc doesn't mean he cannot train during all the recovery time. Not at all actually, will be back on a stationary bike soon. That said, the Tour is what? 13 weeks out? Close call because I guess some real road training would be good as well in any case. Not quite sure how reasonable it is to get kilometers in when the fracture is not fully healed.

I broke my scapula and rib beneath and punctured lung a few years ago. They did not do surgery. I was on a stationary bike 4 days later but could put no pressure on that arm for several weeks. Like you said, hard to get good miles that way.

 

[red_flanders]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775967635819180205

 

[houtdffan]

tour vuelta double at this point?

 

[Oldermanish]

While this is most likely the case, Lefevere was asked just moments after hearing the news, and he was only basing that off the images of Evenepoel holding his arm in a 90° angle. This was before Evenepoel was even examined. I haven't seen an update since.

I mentioned on the Itzulia thread that the scapula could be his issue. Until it's stable and healed he's not going to be moving his arm much. Hope that's not the case; he doesn't deserve or need this nor do the others!

 

[Lequack]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1775967635819180205

I am glad to see he is in a better state, considering what could have been.
I can't help but find this video a bit funny with how it starts, it's like a "broken bones anonymous" meeting. Hello, I am Remco and I too have broken bones

 

[Froome]

I am glad to see he is in a better state, considering what could have been.
I can't help but find this video a bit funny with how it starts, it's like a "broken bones anonymous" meeting. Hello, I am Remco and I too have broken bones

Now Remco really looks like he was rescued from a gulag.

I hope he recovers well.

 

[Berniece]

I just hope that if he isn't able to get completely ready for the Tour that he just choses other goals for the season. Then focus on the Vuelta, World Championship and Lombardia. Don't overtrain yourself, because then the whole season is over like in 2021.