Video: Top pro with broken back has worked out this way to train

He can't sit in a saddle because of his broken back. But this top pro has still worked out a way to train; by hanging his bike out of the ceiling, as this clip reveals.

 

QuickStep rider Petr Vakoč may have broken his back in a training crash six weeks ago, but he is already back pedalling a bike.

He has returned from South Africa, where the incident occurred, and is now in his native Czech Republic.

Furthermore, using a home trainer, a recliner set-up, and a bike hung from the ceiling; he’s pedalling a bike, as this clip shows.

Laurens De Plus and Vakoč were riding in South Africa at the end of January with Bob Jungels when they were hit by an overtaking truck from behind.

Vakoč was left with several broken vertebrae that needed surgery. But the 25-year-old is clearly keen to retain any condition he can and get back to top shape.

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“I can't tell you how great it is to be back home after such a long time in the hospital, first in South Africa and most recently in Prague,” he said.

“Of course, it is tough being sidelined with a view to a long rehabilitation period when all you want is to ride your bike. But I am feeling lucky knowing I will come back again.

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“It will take some months before I return to competition. But I am really motivated and it is a great comfort knowing I am in good hands with the team and my family.

“I have just pedalled for the first time at my home, after hanging a bike from my ceiling and mounting it to a Tacx trainer.

“I am still not allowed to pedal seated but I am so happy I can start moving the legs and work to get back to the pack,” he said, adding he hopes to race before the end of the season.

 

 

 

 

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