Tour of Flanders was a disaster for SD Worx - Protime. Not only did the Dutch team fail to put themselves in the fight for victory, they have lost one of their leaders, the three-time European time trial champion Marlen Reusser in a nasty crash that will see her sidelined for some time.
Reusser went down in early phases of the race, after some 10 kilometers of racing. "A rider crashed in front of me and I had no chance to avoid her," she explained in press release. An initial examination in the hospital in Belgium revealed a fracture to her right jaw.
The current Swiss champion underwent further examinations on Monday with the following diagnosis: in addition to the jaw, both ear canals and eight teeth are also broken. The 32-year-old will undergo surgery on Tuesday, and will have to wear splints for around four weeks. "I’m doing well and I’m in good spirits that I’ll soon be completely healthy again," says Reusser.
Marlen Reusser undergoes surgery on Tuesday Marlen Reusser had to abandon the Tour of Flanders on Easter Sunday after a heavy crash after around 10 kilometers. “A rider crashed in front of me and I had no chance to avoid her.” An initial examination in the hospital in Belgium…
