“The last two weeks have not been fun” – Ryan Kamp ready to put crash and Iserbyt incident behind him

Ryan Kamp has had a difficult couple of weeks following a highly controversial incident with Eli Iserbyt, only to be involved in another crash shortly afterwards. The Dutch rider's recent experiences have cast a shadow over his racing schedule and raised questions about his upcoming plans.

Just last week, Kamp faced a setback when he crashed at the starting line in Ruddervoorde, leading to a hospital visit. "I have felt better, but in principle I am still doing quite well under the circumstances. I felt stiff for a few days, without being able to point out any clear pain points. However, we did know quickly that one of the main muscles in my back is badly bruised. That is what I feel the most," he explained to WielerFlits.

The injury forced Kamp to miss the Superprestige this weekend, and his future racing plans remain uncertain. "The question is whether it is worth it to go to Spain for the European Championship. That remains to be seen. I would not be racing the Koppenbergcross this year anyway," Kamp added, indicating that he may need more time to recover.

Reflecting on the incident with Iserbyt, Kamp, 23, acknowledged that the past fortnight has been challenging. “The last two weeks have not been fun,” he admitted.

The controversy surrounding Iserbyt is far from resolved, with notable figures like Bart Wellens and Niels Albert calling for Kamp's side of the story to be investigated, rather than solely scrutinising Iserbyt. Despite the ongoing debate, Kamp seems unfazed. "If I'm completely honest, I just laugh about it sometimes. I myself have the feeling that, especially from my side, but I also understood from Eli, it is good for both of us and that we both want to continue with our races. But yes, apparently the rest still want to get involved. I have few words for that and I don't care either," he concluded, hoping to move past the drama and focus on his racing.