Shirin Van Anrooij (Lidl-Trek / Baloise Trek Lions) will miss the cyclocross season and the first months of the road season. After experiencing unusual sensations in his left leg during the second half of the road season, Shirin van Anrooij was diagnosed with narrowing of the external iliac artery. On October 31, the 22-year-old Dutchwoman successfully underwent an operation to widen the artery and will now have to observe an extended period of rest before returning to training and then competition. Unfortunately, this means that the 2023 U23 Cyclo-cross World Champion will miss the glade season, as well as the first months of the road season. She should return to road competition around May with her team Lidl-Trek.
Video – Shirin van Anrooij, winner of Trofeo Binda 2023
“It was quite a frightening discovery…”
“After difficult months on and off the bike, we finally discovered the cause of the problems in my left leg”explained Van Anrooij. “I successfully underwent surgery to repair a narrowing of my external iliac artery. It was quite a scary discovery at first, but everything went well and I'm happy to begin my recovery.”
“I have a long road ahead of me! It will be around six months before I can consider racing again, so unfortunately that means no cyclocross for me in 2024/2025, but I will follow and encourage everyone throughout All the support I've received from my friends, family, team staff and teammates has been amazing, it's made this process so much easier, so I want to thank everyone! have been by my side every step of the way.”she concludes.
