Paula Blasi breaks her elbow on cycle to fruit market - Giro winner suffers bizarre injury after blockbuster transfer for 2027 season
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Paula Blasi has suffered an unexpected setback before beginning a new chapter in her career. The Spanish rider, one of Movistar Team’s major signings for the next three seasons, has announced that she has fractured her left elbow, an injury that could disrupt her preparations for 2027.
Blasi shared the news in a video posted on her social media, showing the X-ray that confirmed the injury. “It’s not the best way to start the season,” Blasi admitted. She will now have to focus on recovering from the unexpected setback.
The circumstances of the crash are particularly striking. The Catalan rider broke her elbow while cycling to buy fruit, in a completely unexpected fall that has complicated the first weeks of her preparations for the coming season.
Blasi is facing this injury at a particularly important point in her career. After an outstanding season, including victory at the Vuelta a España Femenina and fifth place at the Tour de France, the Esplugues de Llobregat rider is preparing to join Movistar Team.
Her arrival at the Spanish team will be one of the most significant moves in the women’s transfer market. She has signed for the next three seasons, committing to the team long term. However, the accident leaves her first steps with the Spanish outfit in question.
A setback for Movistar Team’s major signing
Blasi has already begun her recovery. Images she shared show her exercising on a stationary bike and training in the gym, though her left arm remains immobilised in a sling.
Blasi has described this as an unexpected period of recovery. Although she is maintaining some physical activity, the elbow fracture means her training must be adapted. She will have to wait before returning to normal work on the bike.
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The Spanish rider’s 2027 schedule has not yet been confirmed, and no date has been set for her debut in the Movistar Team jersey. Her recovery will determine the next steps.
The priority now is to make a full recovery and ensure the accident does not disrupt a season in which Blasi is expected to play a leading role with her new team.
Juan LarraCycling Journalist
Juan Larra is a writer for Cyclinguptodate and editor-in-chief of Ciclismoaldia, where he has played a central role since its inception. Under his leadership, the website has become a trusted source for professional cycling coverage, offering in-depth analysis, news, and feature stories.
A sports journalist with over 20 years of experience, Juan earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Seville in 2007. He began his career covering a wide range of sports—including football, basketball, Formula 1, MotoGP, tennis, and cycling—for platforms such as the official La Liga app, Vodafone and Movistar websites, NBA Blogdebasket, and Cadena Cope, honing his skills in writing and editorial management.
In addition to his work at Ciclismoaldia, Juan contributes to Cyclinguptodate and serves as editor-in-chief for the tennis-focused site Tenisaldia. Throughout his career, he has conducted exclusive interviews with cyclists and sports figures, provided detailed analysis of competitions ranging from local Spanish races to major international events, and acted as a special correspondent at prestigious races including Paris-Roubaix, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España.
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