Mikel Landa could lose a key domestique for his Giro d'Italia podium bid
CyclingWednesday, 02 April 2025 at 05:00
Young climber Valentin Paret-Peintre was Soudal - Quick-Step's most exciting signing heading into the new season, but the ultra-light climber's first big goal of 2025 is now endangered.
Paret-Peintre was initially scheduled to return to Giro d'Italia, where he impressively won a mountain stage with finish in Bocca della Selva, as a key domestique for podium contender Mikel Landa. However his run-up to the Corsa Rosa was abrupted by a crash at Vuelta a Catalunya.
Following his withdrawal from the Spanish stage race last week, Valentin Paret-Peintre underwent a medical examination where it was revealed that he has a fracture of the coccyx. He has to remain off the bike for at least two weeks, Soudal - Quick-Step informs in a press communication.
Dries Van Gestel was involved a crash at E3 Saxo Classic that also required him to drop by in a hospital. The 30-year-old Belgian had an operation on the broken scaphoid this Monday at the hospital in Herentals. This will see Dries in a cast for three weeks after which his progress will be reevaluated.
Martin Svrcek has been able to travel from the hospital in Italy where he has stayed since his accident at Milano-Sanremo and will continue his recuperation at the hospital in Herentals.
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- Agreed. We don’t know the kinds words that might have been said prior/after the stage. But during the race they need to attend to the riders in the race.mij30-05-2025
- Not reading anything negative in Mr. Plugge's comments. His job is to observe and support his rider and team and to market their team, and that's what his statements do, without anything disparaging against the competition. One can twist the comments to appear negative if one chooses, but why?itsent30-05-2025
- Christ woman, you're as cold hearted as UAE! ;/
leedorney30-05-2025 - They were probably too preoccupied with the task at hand. If I'm busy, I may forget to extend courtesy due to negligence. The commentator is probably a bit too sensationalized. I'm sure someone will comfort him once things settle down. Yes, a pat is free and nice.
KerisVroom29-05-2025 - The team is right. If he is unable to see clearly he is a danger to not only himself but the entire pelaton. It sucks for him no doubt but one rider finishing a race isn't more important than the safety of othersHoopoeChai29-05-2025
- The only thing I know about Ayuso is that he wobbles in big races all the time. He's young though and not everyone develops at the rate of Tadej. On UAE he will probably be a super domestique only.awp29-05-2025
- If the mistake is made by many, that doesn't mean it's not a mistake. Obviously, pure objectivity doesn't exist, but if you're a communicator you should at least try instead falling into fanatic sentimentality.
maria2024202429-05-2025 - exactly!maria2024202429-05-2025
- This lad needs a new team and a new enviroment. You can only surmise from what you read online. He comes over as hard work. He is ambitious and often shows flashes of brilliance. At the present time though - injuries aside, he doesn't seem capable of holding on to GC winning form in the hands of UAE.Cyclingsbestfan29-05-2025
- A pat on the back would be easier than a cake mid race. While I am not a huge Ayuso fan I do have some empathy for the crushing disappointment the guy must be feeling. Has an amazing spring. Builds towards main goal of season. Performs well but is eclipsed by younger team mate. Suffers a massive crack. Trys to soldier on. Ends up abandoning race with a whimpermobk29-05-2025