A day before he was set to shine in Paris-Roubaix, Wout van Aert gave an update on his rehabilitation. “I hope to be back on my bike soon, but for now all the focus is on my recovery,” he says of Knokke-Heist, where he makes necessity a virtue.
Wout van Aert wanted to shine in the Classics over the Easter break, but it turned out to be a Knokke-Heist for the unlucky rider. From the resort he informs his followers of his recovery.
“9 days after surgery, I started to feel like my old self again,” Wout van Aart wrote on Instagram.
The rider, who appeared in the photo while sitting on the balcony with his dog, said: “I hope to be back on my bike soon, but for now the full recovery of my wounds and bones is the absolute priority.”
I never received more letters, gifts or emails. As a result, I now laugh more and suffer less.
Woot Fan Art
A week and a half ago, Van Aert fell hard at Flandren's doorsteps. He suffered fractures to his collarbone, sternum and ribs. With a bruised lung above.
“I am grateful for the extra time I have with my loved ones,” Van Art continues in his message. “I would like to thank everyone who took care of me after my fall: my wife, my children, my family, the team, the doctors, the nurses, the therapists…”
Fan Art is overwhelmed by everyone's support. “I have never received more letters, gifts or emails. This makes me laugh more and suffer less.”
“Thank you a thousand times over,” Van Aert concludes the post.
It is still unclear when Van Aert will race again this season. His team secretly hopes to be able to field him in the Tour of Italy (4-26 May).
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