"That helmet really saved me" - Mattias Skjelmose already back on his bike after nasty Paris-Nice crash

Mattias Skjelmose was forced to abandon Paris-Nice last week after a heavy crash, colliding with unseen road furniture and hitting his head hard on the ground. The Lidl-Trek rider remained down for several minutes, raising immediate concerns.

However, while he suffered injuries to his arms and legs, there were thankfully no serious complications, allowing him to resume training sooner than initially feared.

Providing an update on Instagram, Skjelmose shared positive news regarding his recovery.

“After having my back examined by specialists here in Andorra, I have been cleared to resume my training again,” he wrote.

The Danish rider also highlighted the importance of modern safety measures in cycling, acknowledging that his helmet played a crucial role in preventing a more severe head injury.

“Thankfully, there’s an increased focus on safety in modern cycling, because that helmet really saved me from getting a serious head trauma. I feel blessed not to have gotten worse injuries.”

With the worst behind him, Skjelmose is now focused on getting back to top form. He confirmed that his race program remains unchanged and that he will soon head to an altitude training camp in preparation for his next major objective.

“Now I will go to altitude training camp and continue my race program as planned. See you in Itzulia Basque Country!”