Two months after life-threatening stroke, Cofidis classics specialist eyes return to the peloton: “I’ve started riding my bike outside again and it feels great”
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Cofidis rider Ludovic Robeet has shared a positive update on his recovery, two months after suffering a stroke that left his 2025 season in doubt. The Belgian has revealed that he is now back on the bike outdoors — a major milestone in what has been a long and uncertain road to recovery.
“Two months after my stroke, things are moving in the right direction. I’ve started riding my bike outside again and it feels great. There are still ups and downs, some days easier than others… but there’s clear progress. Thank you all for your messages, your support, your presence. We keep going, step by step. Now, it’s time to work hard to get back to my best level.”
A long road back for the Belgian classics specialist
Robeet’s stroke occurred in mid-September, just before he was due to fly to Canada for the WorldTour races in Québec and Montréal. The incident shocked the cycling world and forced Cofidis to withdraw him from competition immediately. The team later confirmed that his condition was “positive and encouraging”, though no official racing timetable was provided.
Now, with the rider himself confirming a return to light outdoor training, signs are improving. For a rider best known for his aggressive, attacking style in one-day races such as Nokere Koerse, where he famously won from a long-range breakaway in 2021, this latest step represents a remarkable turnaround.
At 1.94 metres tall and a powerful engine on rough terrain, Robeet has long been valued as a loyal team rider and opportunist capable of seizing chances on the cobbles. His elevation to Cofidis in 2024 was seen as a deserved leap to WorldTour level — a chapter abruptly paused by the health scare but now slowly resuming.
“Step by step” towards a full recovery
There has been no official comment from Cofidis about when Robeet might return to racing, and given the seriousness of a stroke, any comeback will depend on medical clearance and a gradual re-adaptation to competition.
Still, his message is one of optimism and gratitude — a reminder of how fragile, yet resilient, a professional cyclist’s career can be. “We keep going, step by step,” he wrote, signalling not only his determination to ride again but also the patience such a recovery demands.
For now, Robeet’s progress will be celebrated by fans and teammates alike. Simply turning the pedals outside again — after a life-threatening event — is a victory in itself.
Kieran WoodDeputy Editor-in-Chief
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He regularly contributes to DartsNews.com and CyclingUpToDate.com, where he covers professional cycling and darts. In cycling, his work includes liveblogs from major races, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, alongside race reports and analysis. He has also conducted interviews with professional riders.
His reporting spans the full racing calendar, from one-day classics to stage races, with a focus on accurate, real-time coverage and clear contextual analysis. For statistics, results, and historical context, he regularly uses resources such as ProCyclingStats. To support reporting on rider activity and training context where relevant, he also references Strava.
In his work, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles as new, verified information becomes available.
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