After brain bleed and multiple emergency surgeries, Paris-Roubaix crash victim finally back 'home' two weeks later

Kamilla Aasebo has returned home following a prolonged hospital stay after her crash at Paris-Roubaix Femmes earlier this month, beginning the next phase of her recovery after a serious head injury sustained on the cobbles.

The Uno-X Mobility rider shared an update on 29 April confirming she has now left hospital in France and returned to Oslo after what she described as an unexpectedly long and difficult period following the race.

“Finally back home after a hell of The Hell of the North!! (Well, almost),” she wrote in an update posted to Uno-x social media. “My stay in France ended up being a lot longer than expected. Unfortunately, the bleeding on the brain became worse quite quickly, which meant I needed emergency surgery.”

The crash occurred during Paris-Roubaix Femmes, a race known for its unforgiving cobbled sectors and unpredictable conditions. While incidents are common, the severity of the outcome in this case only became clear in the hours and days that followed.

Aasebo explained that the situation escalated rapidly after the initial impact. “I also had surgery to fix fractures in my elbow and jaw, but thankfully all surgeries went well,” she said, outlining the full extent of her injuries.

Her recovery in France lasted around ten days, spent in Lille under specialist care. “After ten slow days in Lille – but only five that I can remember – I’m very happy to finally be back in Oslo at Ullevål Hospital.”

Now back in Norway, attention has shifted toward rehabilitation, particularly after the impact of the brain injury. “Right now, the main focus is regaining movement in my right leg after the brain injury, and I’m ready and excited to begin the road to recovery,” she said.

Despite the seriousness of the injuries, Aasebo was careful to frame the incident with perspective. “The crash itself was not especially dramatic. I was simply very unlucky with the outcome. But once it became that serious, I’ve also been very lucky with how well things have gone.”

She also took time to thank those involved in her care during the ordeal. “I, and the Team, would like to thank all the staff at Roger Salengro Hospital and at Ullevål Hospital in Oslo. And an extra special thank you to Rory Nolan, and to my parents for staying by my side the whole way.”

Paris-Roubaix Femmes remains one of the most demanding races on the calendar, where positioning, resilience and luck often play as much of a role as physical strength. For Aasebo, the experience has only strengthened her determination to return. “One day, I will make it to the velodrome in Roubaix,” she wrote.

With her recovery now underway, that goal provides a clear focus as she begins the long process of returning to full health.