More than a month and a half after his fall on the 16th stage of the Tour of Spainwhile he was leader of the polka dot and points classification, Wout Van Aert (Visma | Lease a Bike) got back on a bike. The Belgian published his training this Friday on Strava. A one-hour outing to cover around thirty kilometers. As a reminder, he suffered from a serious knee injury, requiring intensive care. Nothing broken, but a very deep wound that could become infected.
Video – Wout Van Aert… Cycling’s first permanent contract
In the meantime, Van Aert signed the first lifetime contract!
This is a great first in the long and rich history of cycling! Wout van Aert signed a permanent contract with the Team Visma | Lease a Bikeon whose behalf he has been racing since March 1, 2019. While he was linked until 2026 with the Dutch team, the 30-year-old Belgian therefore decided to stay there until he hangs up the bike . An incredible announcement that will certainly be a landmark. “I didn’t have to think long when this idea came to me.”declared the one who built an enormous track record with the Team Visma | Lease a Bike.
